There are only four cases for hearing-aU A ihe Supreme Court to day. Hi is repo.ted that ;» seata of coal eighteen // ip<£:e3 thick, has been discovered near dm&^*^l<m on *^c Masterton railway. /; ' v hardue«a it is thought to be JIZ gif tor nonbituminou3. W i ; DUNEDIN". I 5 W A 33 Telegram Agency.) > '*" ftfe '/ This day. \ ;-*^l|f /Sailors' Strike. ' Tne' sailors on the s.s. Taranaki struck on Saturday, on the ground that their articles had expired and refused to rign fte^h ones at the reduced >ate wage 3of £S per month. ihe JaiCt Cowan, which arrived yesterday made the passage out in 70 days. She brings three Catholic ministeis and four Sisters of Mercy.

LYTTELTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Venus Observations at the Chathams. The Magellan Cloud a\'rived from the Chat bam Islands yesterday. No observations w ere obta-ncd by the transit party. Dunedin v Oamaru. Dunedin won the cricket match against Oamaru.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. ' Criminal Sittings. ' The Supreme Couit sittinge opened at 11 o'clk. The cases for trial are mostly uuim portant. A great disturbance occurred at the theatre on Saturday night, the company having ' quarrelled between themselves. An attempt was made to prevent the performance of ii 2erlinda" and the Arabian box mystery. The proprietors of the theatre have now cut the gas off. Mr J. M. Smith, late editor of tbe Lyttel ton Times, was buried yesterday afternoon.

NELSON.

Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Judge Richmond's Farewell. The Supreme Court opened to-day with a very light calendar. The Judge, in charging the Grand Jury, remarked on his approach iocr departure from the district, and con gratulated the province and colony on the general lightness of calendars, saying that if this lasted the colony would have cause to congratulate itself on the character of its immigrants. The Gr?ni Juiy made a pre sentiment, conveying expressions of regret at the Judge's departure, to which he made a feeling reply. Arrived : Gladstone, from London. No passengers.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Operations have been generally resumed throughout the field this morning. The Manukau have got some fine specimen from No. 2 reef.

The Old Whau have started crushing at their own mill. They start with 20 head at the Moanatairi battery to-morrow. The Ural had an important find of gold in new 2. feet reef, 90 feet level, and obtained 501bs. of fine specimens. The Queen of Beauty crushing is showing up better than ever. The stuff from new deep level is showing weiJ, although No. 1 reef is not yet met with.

THE RACES.

Nearly all the first days events were given in a second edition of the Star, on Saturday evening. We repeat them here for the infor mation of those who received the earlier editions. In our report of the Handicap Hurdle Race, Stranger was erroneously placed second instead of Dr Wright's Moose. GRAND STAND tT.*:^o. C*J >i.~-Of 100 SO7S., with a sr,ce;> o: 5 t.o. .. c-aAo-: Riceotovs. pmouat ac:'..r.'.i3i o afav.eep.: .ogoiobeeoadho^se. D.'s ; hraee, V,i iv es. Mr P. W. Dp.T'iirr •sb li i'c \vo?e'on. 4 years. Pst. 6;bs J X,. J. sbg Pf v »Y->e"? ?Ai, 5 yea -s. Bvt. 'A )i. .. 2 !£.• W. Wi>'i3 "sb m >'?^ie:. I.i, age:i, 83i. 3Slb3 3 SELLING RACE.—Of 50 soys., with c sweep of 2 soys. each added. Weight for age. Winner to be sold for 50 soys.; if entered to be sold lor 40 soys., allowed 71bs ; if for 30 soys., allowed 141bs; if for 20 soys., allowed 211bs. Distance, one and a quarter miles. Mr J. Watt's eh g Tui, 3 years, Cst. 121bs. (40 soys.) 1 Mr B. Crammer's b g Never Miss, 5 years, 7z.t. lOlbs. (20 soys.) 2 Mr W. Walter's b h Kingfisher, 4 years, 9st. (50 soys.) 3 The winner was put up to auction, and bought in at £53. HACK RACE.—Of 10 soys. Entrance, 1 soy. Dis tance, 1 mile. Mr Kelly's Dainty 1 Mr A. K. Taylor's Warwick 2 Mr Campbell's Cockie '3 Mr Robert's Daylight 0 Mr Rutherford's Tommy Dodd 0 Mr Meyer's Mother Bunch .' 0 Mr G. Keogh's Polly Plum 0

THIS DAY.

The weather to-day was decidedly more favourable than either New Year's Day or Saturday, but the holidays were over, and people for the most part were anxious to buckle to work again. Had the day been a closed one with business peaple, we have no doubt that several thousands would have availed themselves of the chance of witness ing the second day's races, as the capital sport of Boxing Day and Saturday had removed tbe dissatisfaction that bad latterly been felt regarding tbe manner in which the stakes were pocketed by a few owners of horses, without giving even a good contest in return. Not that we believe this result was brought about intentionally, either by the Racing Club or by the owners; but it followed as a natural consequence from the fact that the ownership of racing stock wa3 vested in one or two hands. Now provincial thoroughbreds are better distributed among local scabies, and the con sequent improvement in racing was generally remarked on Saturday. A few more of such meetings as those of the present summer : ; Would give a great impetus to racing in the province. To-day tho attendance was moderate. The booths bad been re-erected, . and the whole ground wore a lively appearance. The course was in splendid con dition, the surface moisture having evapo rated, leaving the ground firm but not too hard. The arrangements on the ground were •gain satisfactory to-day, and there were the usual number of miscellaneous amusements to beguile the interval between the races. With regard to the accident to Rangi on Saturday, ws learn that although she can get. Ip and down it is improbable that she will ever appear in a race again. HANDICAP.—Of 60 soys., with a sweep of 5 soys. each for acceptors. Distance, IK miles. Mr Ja mes Watt's b g Parawhenua, 5 years, Bst 71b 1 ™r Jvv. Walters's b m Yatterina, r^cd, Bst 51b 2 JK*. W. Delamaine's b f The Be '.c, 3 ■ years, 7st -.wb 3 "w Geo. Crammer's b g Never Mi s, 5 years, 7st J\ 4 §?■*• ~. Delamaine's b h Templeton, 4 years, 9st I2lbs . dr M James Watt's 'eh V Ngai'o, 3 years", 7st illb dr Sr;o. McGee's eh g Golden Crown, 6 years, 7st 91b dr Jjr James Watt's b f Toi, 3 years, 7bt 61bs dr *J George Cm comer's eh f Rangi, 3 years, 7st r j*lb dr •Mi-m J' Marks' g g Rarey," "aged, 7st 41b dr 5? Wm. Bobbef;'s b g The Arrow, 6 years, 7st 41b dr Si J. S. Brickland's blk m Rate, 6 years. 7st 41bs. dr jj.^l Wright's blk g Moose, 5 years, 7st 21bs dr v? wi vmiteS's eh f Meo.ea, 3 yea;.s, 7st dr Jghaj Driller's b h Sir Charles, 6 years, 7st.. dr H,.{* : /att's eh g Tui, 3 years, 7st dr jjjS, fag's blk g Darkie, aged, 7st dr Mis ptead's b g Gamebov, aged, 7st dr !# !P¥-Sv fefs's bh' Kingfisher, 4 years, 6st 81b... dr 1 JV bbott's b g Stranger, aged, 6st 81bs dr X''^' m* "" br g Highflyer, aged, Cst 81b dr WZZie rest did not accent. Betting 3 to 1 on fnfte Belle ; even on Yatterina ; 5 to 4 against I parawhenua; 5 to 1 against Never Miss. M .After come difficulty in effecting a start, the

whole went away together. Parawhenua soon assuming the leid, followed by Yatter ioa, The Belle, and Never Miss. Mr Watt's ho;se gradually increased his lead at each stride. JNever Miss and The Belle racing together ia the re.tr. In this order'they passed the chair on the first time round. On reaching the .half-way distance, The Belle made a game endeavour to rush to the front, but in this she was defeated, for both Parawhenua and Yatterina increased their speed. The horses thus did not change their relative positions from the start, but passed the Judge's box in the same order — namely, Parawhenua, Ist; with a clear lead of eight lengths ; Ya* terina, 2nd ; The Bell--,' 3rd, two lengths behind Yatterioa. Never Miss pulled up, and did not pass tbe pest. Time, 2.54 mm?. (Per Pigeon Express.) HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE.—Of 100 soys., -with sweep of 5 soys. each; amount accruing from sweep to go to second horse. Distance, about 3 miles, over a Cair hunting corntry. Mr W. J. Mark's gr g Rarey, aged, list Gibs (D. Munn) 1 Mr Wright's bl g Moose, 5 years, 9st 91bs (J. King) 2 Mr W. Bobbett's b g The Arrow, 6 years, llst2lbs. 0 Mr Stafford's br g Highflyer, aged," lOst 0 Mr Charles Ring's bl g Darkle, aged, lOst 0

Betting even on Barey ; 3 to 2 against The Arrow ; 3 to 1 against Moose ; 5 to 1 against Darkie. Highflyer, who was not in the betting, took the lead at starting, With Moose close up. At the first stone wall the third horse, Rarey, threw his rider, who, however, was quickly up again, Darkie and The Arrow having cleared the stone wall both baulked at tbe third jump. Moose at the double took the side fence, and had to be taken round. These mishaps gave Highflyer a long lead, and Henwoocl began to take it easy up hill. At the gorse fence on top Highflyer threw his rider'and bolted, and Rarey, who was at the foot of the hill, now took first place. Moose having negotiated the previous jumps in advance of the others, followed second, the remainder being clean out of the race. Rarey kept on the even tenor of his ways, taking his jumps magni ficently, but with ease. At the double jump Moose again cleared the side fence by mistake, and was put back, King having been dismounted by the leap. Ea-ey now had the race his own, bar accidents, and finally came in an easy winner, Moose being nearly half-a-mile in the rear. The remainder of tbe horses did not go over all the course, having refused their jumps over and over again. Rarey, on entering the saddling paldocks, met with quite an ova tion ; the owner was also much compli mented.

TOWN PLATE.—Of 50 soys., with a sweep of 3 soys. each; the amount accruing from the sweep to go to second horse. Weight for age. Distance, \y, miles Penalties and allowances same as in Trial Stakes. Mr F. W. Delamaine's b c Templeton, 4 years 1 Mr James Watt's eh f Ngaro, 3 years 2 Mr Sam Driller's b h Sir Charles, G years 0 This was a good race between the two first. Yatterina and Belle were scratched. CONSOLATION HANDICAP.—Of 40 soys. Entrance 2 soys. Distance, 1 mile. HACK RACE.—Of 10 soys. Eutrance, 1 sow Winner to be sold for 20 soys. immediately after the race ; any surplus to go to the funds. Distance, 1 mile: Post entries.

ELLERSLIE GARDENS.

The indefatigable proprietor of these charm ing ornamental gardens is determined that if he cannot ensure success he will at least desetve it, and although the weather haa been dead against him he is not to be dismayed. As so few visitors attended the gardens on Saturday owing to the threatening morn ing, it was announced that the same programme of athletic sports would be repeated to-day. This was not altogether from fleeting clouds. • and passing showers did not encourage the un decided to venture out, and there was not a large number of spectators present. The entries for the various events were received on the ground, and it will be seen that some capital sport ensued. Mr A. King again officiated a3 handicapper and starter, and gave universal satisfaction. The ground was in capital order for running, and no bitch occurred to mar the pleasantness of tbe proceedings which began about mid-day.

2CO Yards Handicap. The following started :— D. White, 10 yards 1 J. JRenwick, 8 yards .. 2 E. Davy, 2 yards ... ... ... 3 D. Malone, scratch ;E. O'Hare, scratch ; E. Nolan, 2 yard 3 ; G. Jennings, 6 yards ; H. Kerr, 8 yards. A good start was effected, after O'Hare had been put back two yards, and White one yard, for being too lively. After a fine rice, White won by 2 feet; 6 inches between 2 and 3. Hurdle Race. : D. White 1 T. Tanner 2 J. Donovan 3 E. O'Hare 0 E. Davey 0 D. Malone 0 Two or three false starts took place, in which O'Hare was conspicuous. When at length they got away, White went away wiih the lead, and keeping it all the way, won^by two yards.

ST. SEPULCHRE'S SCHOOLS.

EXCURSION TO JKOHIMARAMA.

The children of the St. Sepulchre and Epiphany schools started on their twice postponed picnic to JKohimarama this morn ing at nine o'clock. A large number of grown up friends accompanied -the smaller lry, ostensibly to look after the children, but fully prepared for a hearty day's enjoyment on their own recount. The Rev. B. T. Dudley, the incumbent of the parish, and Mr Willis, the assistant clergyman, went with the party, as also did tbe several school teachers. Altogether the excursionists included over 3CO great and smail. The Takapuna made two trips for tbe purpose of taking them down. The leaders of the expedition had seen that a goodly store of provisions and appliances for tea-making, etc., were taken on board. "With the fine weather of to-day we have mo doubt we shall hear of a very happy day being spent. ;

THE CHRISTIAN CONCERT COMPANY.

Isr noticing Saturday night's concert by this talented company, which closes the ordinary season—Mr Raioford's benefit to-night is announced as their last appearance —we must place on record some acknowledgment of the pleasure afforded.us by the seven musical feasts which have been provided, and we should fail to give expression to a very general feeling among those who have heard Miss Christian and tbe talented vocalists associated with her did we not venture^ a hope that there will be other opportunities afforded the public for listening to a company which exceeds in merit any of the same strength has ever visited Auckland. It is not our intention to-day to notice in detail the programme of Saturday. It was, perhaps, the best of the season, each member of the company having apparently chosenfor repeti tion the gems of tbe six preceding concerts. We may, however, say a word or two upon the special excellencies of the members of the company, as developed in the brief season just terminated. Of Miss Christian -it is difficult to speak in adequate terms. To attempt to do so by connecting with her name a number of adjectives and superlatives, so freely used at times in musical and other critiques would appear fulsome and meaning less ; on the other hand, anything but the employment of tbe warmest terms of ad miration would fail to. express what must bave been felt by every listener in her audiences, although his knowledge of the divine art were of the most elementary character. It ia not so much in ik? powsr

and the compass of her voice although those are very great—that Mi^s Christian's strength lies, but in tbe pure, soft melody, the indescribable sweetness of every not 3 and tone, which garbs in a new mantle of beauty the hidden poetry and deep feeling that lie unbosomed in the songs of our higher poet?. "*>lr -rhnn vre hear them rendered by euch an artiste is Miss Christian, are we able, uo , ei j.K a-e fully the immeasur able gulf that divides these heart breatbings of our great national poets, from the trashy, though sometimes cot inhar monious gingle of the sixpenny song3ttr. Even with all the power and perfection of voice which IVliss Christian possesses, any singer would fail to touch tbe heart in the way these song 3 are capable of doing were she destitute of those higher powers of the mind and those fine sensibilities which fit us for appreciating the feelings and passions cv. lved by the poet in his harmony of words. According to the standard of rich feebng contained in a soug, and the extent to which it is perceived and brought out by a vocalist, will the effect be on an audience, who judge not co much by the measured length and eren concord of sound, but by the chords of human feeling awakened within them. It is surprising how often we forget this, and disconnect the twin arts of music and poetry. And through doing so we are often led to wonder at the complete failure of a fine voice in many efforts, while one much inferior steals irresistibly into the heart and sways it to its measure, forgetting that in the one case cur sensibilities have been shocked by a passion torn to titers, or one wholly obliterated by the very objection able and too frequent modern practice of inarticulation ; while in the other case, although the ear may have been slightly offended, the close union in feeling evidently existing between the poet and his exponent has created a music tb»t vibrates' our feelings just as they misfit be moved by the skill of a finished elocutionist It is to an intuitive appreciation or to a caie ful study of the meaning of what she utters, combined with her rich and cultivated voice, that Miss Christian is indebted for her great influence over the hearts of those who listen to her. Songs, which in other hands seem commonplace and fame, in her's acquire a beauty that we can but marvel at and admire. We would instance, ss illustrating our remarks, which, of coutse, only apply in their broad sense to vocal music, Miss Christian's exquisite rendering of " Auld Robin Gray." Recalling to mind the efforts of the many eminent singera who have visited this city, we know of none that has afforded us such genuine pleasure, or that is likely to linger so long in memory as this simple ballad as sung by Miss Christian on Saturday night and previous evenings. Indeed no one who has not heard her can form any adequate conception of the grace and beauty with which the distinguished lady whose stay in our city .is now so nearly drawing to a close,, invests the simple home songs and ballads which we claim as our national heritage. Having devoted so much space in onr issue to the chief ficure in the talented circle forming the Christian Company, we find we must defer to a future occasion reference to the special talents of the other members of the Company. We must, however, again remind our readers that to-night Mr Rain ford will take his benefit and the brief sea son given in this city will be brought to a close. Mr Rainford. has held a high place in the esteem of music lovers in Auckland, and we have no doubt that he will be awarded the bumper house which he deserves. The programme prepared is one of a new and excellent character, introducing some fine Btiiring old songs which have been almost pushed cut of our concerts by innovations of the sentimental school. In our advertis ing columns will be found the list in cxlenso and we leave those acquainted with Mr Rainford's talents and and powers of voice to judge whether his contributions to the evening's programme will not present a novel and attractive feature.

PRINCE OF WALES.

The Theatre was crowded on Saturday evening by a highly respectable audience. This is just what we anticipated whetrit was announced that the famous "Arrah Na Pogue " was to be repeated and that Miss May Howard was to appear for the last time this season, her term of engagement having expired. The reception which Miss Howard met on Saturday must have been highly gratifying to her, and will cause her to carry away with her some pleasant memories of Auckland a,,d its people. The characters by Messrs Collier, Deering, Poole, and the other ladies and gentlemen were fully up to the mark, and quite equal to tbe representations of the previous evening. If Miss May Howard has made her exit, another talented lady in the person of Miss Amy Stone will make her entrance this evening. The drama of this evening will be " Fanchon, the Cricket," in which Miss Stone will appear as Fanchon (with original shadow dance). This is Miss Stone's speciality, and in which character she has been greeted by the applause of the thousands who have wit nessed her "Fanchon" in the colonies of Australia and the States of America. Mr H. F. Stone will assist as"Didier." The lessee of the theatre has spared no expense in his endeavours to make the drama acceptable to the public; and tbe public evidently appreciate his work by their good-humoured presence.

IRISH LIFE AND SCENERY.

Baker's Bibernieon was well attended on Saturday evening, in fact the Lome-street Hall was crowded. The Messrs Baker sang several Irish melodies, chiefly in illustration of the passing panoramic scenes ; and Mrs Baker, who had been suffering for some days from a boisterous sea voyage, was, on her appearance, greeted with much appplause. Her songs were also pleasing to the listeners. Mr and Mis Moran were capital with their oddities of the Irish character, both in dance and song. As to-night will be tbe last of the Bibernieon in Auckland, we recommend those of our readers who have noi; witnessed Messrs Baker's entertainment, to do so to-nigbt, or bold their peace for ever more, c,

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A c.ntain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second consignment per Jubilee just opened^ WAITED to fcELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs palso, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B - Highest price given for all kinds of old .vctaI.—ALFK&D SMART, next to Blue Post, Victoria-street. ¥T ANTED "KNOWN, that D v Goldib is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, includlrg Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c, at the 1 owest market price, at his Yard , Custom-hof street. ANTED KNOWN, that the PANTHEON is an Industrial Exhibition, and shows what can bo done in tJ c way of supplying Clothir ■■" made to measu-e ard well shrunk at a less price than usually paid for ready-made Garments.— Ford, Porter and Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street ANTED, tbe public to call and examine our special lines in HATS. Met>'s Alpines, from 3s 6d ; Men's Straws. Is : Men's Drill Wire Brim, Is 6d. A large assortment of all the la'est styles. Solar, Dakes., Oxfords, Knowsley, i harHe, Prince, Baron, Livingstone, Suez, &c, &c —Iford, Potter, and Co., ahe Pantheon, Queen street^ , \*j ANTED KNOWN, that The Pantheon is the only JTowe in Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices Trousers, from 15s : Trousers ard Vests., from 255: Page^ and Mourn'ng Coats, from 355; Galatea ard Sac Coats, froai 20s ; Biding Habits, from 50s ; B"ys Suits of Colonial Tweeds, and warranted a good article, 40s.— Ford. Potter & Co, The Pantheon. QueetJ-s^eet. ANTED, to call special attention to out 15s Trousers to order, made from all wool Tweeds and thoroughly well shrunk. -Ford. Potter - Co. The Pantheon Qneen-street. ANTi^D KNOWN, that Eord, Potter A Co are very busy ; our orders in creasing daily. Please call early in tbe week. We keep faith with the public at The Pantheon, opposite City H-11, Queen-street. ~\hT ANTED X N OWN W THAT R. CHALMERS, PLUMBER AND GASFITTESB, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Business in Upper Quesn-streeti two doors above G. Staines. Every description of Plumbing, Gasfltting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done Lift and Force Pomps fitted up and repaired. First-class work guaranteed. y ~~0 C) K~~ OUT! A. FLETCHER i 3 reacty to Empty all Night Soil Bones ai Is. per irooih. STOLEN or STRAYED from One- Imaga oic- phont ihe 12ih ox DecemTaer, a Ft"itvb6i vy BE'FSft, teacclscl V oa tbe mUkm^ s^de. Avewavdof £1 -vuii he given if louad sljayiug, and ■c:0 i"o" the BTravebe.HS.loa aud co-rwc^oi o< tbe of.eoclei's?•: stole }.— AT-:s. H. Austik, Symords-street, Ooeh onga. _^ OAPvPENTEJRS' AND JOINERS' PROTECT ON SOCIETY. A General Meeting o.- i'r-s SodevywHi be held in the Youns Me'J3: Rooms. AVe'^Vy-iiKst. o i MON DAY EVENING- next, lAh Ojatuify, &<, 8 p-clock. All members are invltsd to aite'oc'1. 61 HENRY SMITH. Lecritary. AUCKLAND HARMONIC SOCIETY. FOURTH CONCERT in the CHORAL HALL, on THITHS.DA.Y, January 7, 1875. Programme: Handel's Oratorio, JUDAS MAG CAB4SUS," wich Full Orchestral Accompaniment Ticketi, 2s, may be had irom Messrs Vunell, Upton, Wayte, or the Committee. Doors open at 7.30 ; to commence at 8 p.m. E. H. JAGGAR. Hon. Secretary. TO LET—Two or Four Furnished Kooms, with use of JKJrrcHEsr, in a first-class situation in Symonds-street.—Apply at the office of this papei%_ .___ I -^ M S O M. W '■__. Lrman's Pupilßwill re-a3semble on THURS DAY, Hih January. The Evening Dancug Class wiU re-commence on Wednesday, 6th January. . JOHN HENDERSON, late of Alloa, Clackmunashire, Scotland, will bear of some thing to his advantage by communicating wita X, Thomsow, Ouvrl«»strest, Port OhaimerUi



T C 0 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. Li OR SALE, a substantial three •*■■ rnomed Cottage, Sprlngbana (near Tonsonby Ro:d): frie-i. £1)0 —Apply to Samuel Wells, 120 Queen-str, > t. DAY OE ISLANDS COAL YARD, BREAKWATER ROAD. 250 tons BAY COAL on sale, at reduced prices. HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent. January 4; 1674. ALL Accounts due to Mr J. M. .. Faaz^, late of the High School, nss'-st be r>?id ;« Mr Wav'te, of Queen street, on or before 18th iastant, otherw'se they will be handed over to a solicitor for recovety.—January 4,1875. rpHE TEMPLAR BENEFIT JL SOCIETY.—The monthly meeting will be held at the Newton fTUI, To-morrow. st,h i^st, at 8 p.m. Important buvnesi. All members requested to attend. The Secretary will 1:3 at the Hall from hp.lf past rx to.receive contributions.—S. Worms, Secre tary TODGE AH A, 348, .1.0. Masonic Hofel, Princej-strcet, Au'k'.snd, Januß--y 4, 1875. The Rr^ilzr Monthly Gommunic tion of tho above Lodge wiU bo he!d at the Lodge-room, THIS (Mon ' diy)EVi'NiKG ) at7.So. V.-sitiDg Brethren re iavit.d to attend By ovder of tho W.M. ffO BUTCHERS.—Wanted a young «■ Man.—Apply to J. Longley, Onehunga. OR SALE, a new seven-roomed Cottage and acre, at Onehunga, near the Rail wa-' Station. For particulars apply to Captain M, Ca'key, s.s. AVellington. "X OHI L D TO ADO PT. A Respectable Person is wanted to Adopt a ni« little Boy, 2 years, of respectable parents—For .< Idres.s apply by latter to Mrs <.., tre of Star offio. Q & W IJN G> MAO II IJNE _. I am now agent for alltha old-established and bent Sewing Machines Jinown. viz.; Singers' Thom.s', Howe's, Bowe'simproved, Wh eler ana\\_<!on, Nussey and Fillings' improved "Little itrauger" and "Wanza.' Alirge Stock to select frjrr \ printed guarantee given with each mach!no, vi. 'wtakii-g to keep it in order for twelve months free o jharge. Repairs pro nely done. Needles, oil, and extras V GhX). W. HKSLOP, The Fining Shop, Vulcan Lane. xriOTOBIA INSURANCE COMPANY. FIB.X AND FIRE RISKS accepted at Lowest Current Rates cl Premium. MARINE RISKS on Cargoes and lln Vessel al:en on favourable terms. W'OL Insured, with average on each bale. LOSSES promi/tly and liberally settled, cither In Great Britain or iv tho Colonies. HENDERSON i% MACFARLANE, Agents, 25, Queen-rftreet •|VBE HA.TJLOJSAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZKALAND, Grants Policies, covering the risk of Loss by Fire on Stores Hotels, Dwellinas, Farm Buildings, Mills, and their contents, at as low rates as any Colonial or Foreign Office Hulls of Vessels insured for Time or vcya-e, also Wool and other Merchandise, at sea risks, at lowest ratal. Auckland Bkafoh Ofitiosb : • 25, Q.U&EN-STRKET. ANDREW G. MILLAR, local MansgJT. TJELIABLE ISDEMNiT* Against Loss by Fire secured to Policy-holders in the NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPAJNY OF NEW ZEALAND, Representing ONE MILLION STERLING of Capital with Unlimited Liability of its Shareholders. LIBERAL TERMS, AKB PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF LOSSES Characteristic features of the Company. ANDREW G. MILLAR, Manager. Offices— 25, Queen-street npHE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND" MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF FKV. ZEALAND. OAPITVL £750,000, UNLIMITED MABILiry. The large and steady increase of the business of the Company, as shewn by its reports, affords the best proof of the confidence of the public in the institu tion, and of its popularity among insurers. It is conducted on sound principles, and is widely known f»r liberality nd promptness in the settle ment of claims. Losses can be paid at any Agency, at option of Insured. A.JBOARDMAN, Manager. A P A N GA SCHOOL DISTRICT. 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 23. 1874 | u.HN HEPnDERSON, late of Alloa, *l Clackmunashire, Scottand, will hear of some thing to his advantige by communicating with R. Thompson, Cunie-street, Port Chalmers. uTICS..—I am instructed by the Natives of Ohtnemavl to caution the Public from Dealing with certain Europeans for their Coal, which is being Hawked about in Auckland with the view of forming a company, as they do not vr sh their property to be interfered with —E. V. DIXON. IpURNISHED APARTMENTS. ! —Two rooms with use of kitchen required by a lady whose husband is seldom at home—S.J.H., Stab office. fl'-O LET, at Epsom, a comfortable JL Sftv^n-roomed House, facing the Oaehunga road. —W. Rattray, Epsom ; or, 66, Queen-street. rfEN SHILLINGS REWARD.— J. Lost, near the Post Office, a Small Bunch of KEYS.—-The above reward will be given on delivery at St ah Office. ' TRAYED, a Roan Cow, with a leather cover over eyes. Ten Shillings reward when returned to Henby Gilfiixan, Symonds stre3t. ' OST, a Black silk Pannier, be tween the Wharf and yueen-street.— 1 he finder i will be i ewardeii on leaving the same at Stak office. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF FREE GARDENERS.—ALPHA LODGE. The Quarterly Meetmg of the above Lodge will be he'iciin the Loc'geroom, Wellesley-street, on TUES DAY, oth of Jjtwa? y, at 7.30 p.m. , * The members for initiation will please attend at b v in., with certificate from Lodge Surgeon. V' ' RICHARD T. TALBOT, Secretary. OK S A L B (WHOLESALE ONLY), EX HYDAS PE S, & C Sultacas, 100 boxes . Soda nrystals, 20 casks. • Paraffin Candles, 50 boxes Carbonate Soda and Cream of Tartar Bryant and V ay's Safety Matches Whitin»r, MortOQ?s Salmon Colza Oil, Turps White Lead Rosin Corks, for ale or sodawater Bottling Wire Brewers' rsinglass Hops, prime l'asmanian 1874 ' Hops, English crop 1873 Scrim and Hessian ■ -~ ■~■•->.•.. Muntz Metal, and Nails for ditto. ROB ER T LUS ~i



pHlir^TlAN CONCERT COMPANY. CITY HALL, THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, LAST APPEARANCE OF THE CHRISTIAN CONCERT COMPANY, Being for the BENEFIT OF MR T. H- RAiNFORD, THE POPULAR BA3SO. Miss CHRISTIAN wi'l sing " The Forsaken,;' " Kathkea Mavourneeu/' *"ihe "appy Hinter.' (with Mrs Smythe). "Lacidarem" (w;th < Mr R*in ford, and in the favourite ttio, " li prego." MrR^iSPOKD will sing " Down among the Dead Men," *' Bay of Biscay," and (by desire), " Tom Bowing." Front Seats, 4s (Family Ticket), admitting three, 10s,; TJnrereived, 2s Cd ; Back Seats, One Shilling. REMEMBER!—EAINFORD'S BENEFIT. pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Manager Mr G. W Collier a THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, FIEST APPEARANCE OF THE CELEBRATED AMERICAN ARTISTS, mr' ;s -- A MiW'7~: < -- l M W£Mi 77 ; M 4fj&Z, -' -~*=Z if" rJi - m \ MISS AMY STONE. First Appearance of MR H. F. SION E. Production of the great domestic Drama (first time in New Zealand), FANCHON, THE CRICKET. Fanchon (with origins! Shadow Dance).. Amy Stone Dldier.. .. Mr H.. F.Stone In preparation—The Pearl of Savoy and Cigarette. Prices of Admission :—Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 9. 61 ; Pit, Is. Box Plan at Upton's T^ORMAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL, BEHIND SUPREME COURT. The undersigned, with rsiistatce, will RE-OPEN on MONDAY, Jan navy 11, 1875, and will teach the folio King branches : BOYS : English, French, German.'Mathematics, and Drawing. G eat attention will be given to a counts, Book keeping, and general knowledge of commercial busi ness. YOUNG LADIES : French, German, Italian, Music, Sewing and Fancy Work. JNB*ANT SCHOOL EXERCHES : Mentil and Moral Cultures wi'l be carefully pro moted. . TERMS AS FOLLOW : English, 15s per quarter ; Languages, 103 ; Music, one pupil £1 ; mere than one, 15s ea h : Drawing, os. Monthly or quarterly payments. WILLIAM MACINTOSH, EMILY PLACE. T>AKER'S GRAND HIBERNICON. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, LORNE-STnEBT. LAST TWO NIGHTS 1 ANJ> POSITIVELY LIST APPEARANCE BUT ONE OB" BAKER'S UNRIVALLED COMPANY. Vtff RATTRAY NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, Begs to draw special attention to his GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING, 'MERC E R V, AND TAILORING DEPARTMENTS. The following will be found worthy of inspection :— GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING, Our cwn mttke n 6 ißjtiisik* GENTLEMEN'S HATS, In all the newest styles GENTLEMEN'S SHIRTS, In White, Silk, Crape, &c., &c. GENTLEMEN'S SCARFS AND TIES, A choice selection GENTLEMEN'S COLLARS, In all shapes, linen and linen faced GENTLEMEN'S HOSIERY, Of every description GENTLEMEN'S GLOVES, Colored and Lavender Kid, &c , *c GENTLEMEN'S PORTMANTEAUX AND BAGS. GENTLEMEN'S UMBRELLAS, Latest improvements. ' , BOYS' CLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. BOYS' SILK SUITS, the latest novelty. THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT Is still under the management of Mr WRTGHT whose abilities are too well known to require comment. Every Garment guaranteed hand-sewn and thoroughly shrunk.



BP&ING VILLA >EMINAET,; PONSONBY. I Mr and Mrs W. J W. AD^EY request their Z Pupils t. Be-a's«mbleon Mond^y. il.h.Jaun»iy_ i.;wn Pupils may have Quart, ily Tickets for Mr v.. -j Quick's 9am omn.bu, bj 1-^avir g thtir n=.mes at His. offiwe. - I O SHIPWRIG - < S AND * O HERS.-A Ship Draughtsman of twenty years eipsrienre. just arrived, will be happy to give Lestons in Drafting ano laying off.—Address t>f | letter to W. V AY., b-r.-R office Auckland. _^_ | U LtT, a nine-r omed Dwelling, I within fifteen minute* w ilk of the Union Bank. — Appl. toF. '- Prime, -i 2 Icmuranc* wnildi'gs. TOKATKA GOLi' MINING 1. COMPANY (REGISTERED). Tbe Dividend (Sixteenth) of Five Shil'ings per Share wiU ba payable at Shortland-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, 4th January. SOE _ Legal Manager. 31st December, 1874. J-\ STEPHENSON - CO.'S CELEBRATED COFFEES, EXHIBITION BRAND, SJAGLE BRAND, CROWN BRAND, Are to be procured at all respectable Grocerß and Storekeepers throughout the Province of Auckland- D. STEPHENSON & CO., W V W D H A M STREET, AUCKLAND. THURSDAY, NOON. X A RANG AH APE ROAD. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, FLUTE ORGAN, &c. E. A JK.T H U R HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr E. Glanville, who is leaving for England, to sell by auction, at Ms residence, Karan- f gahape Road, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock noon, His Household Furniture and Effects, consisting of Parlour, Dining-room, Bedroom, ana £ Kitchen Furniture, Rimu Suite, in leatber; Loo Tables,. Dining Table, Chess^ Table, Brussels Carpet, Chairs, Curtains, Pictures, Books, Clock, Oilcloth Carpets, Rimu Half • tester Bedsteads, Iron Bedstead, Iron Cot Palliasses, Mattrasses, Toilet Table, Toilet Glasses, Washstands, Chest Drawers, EJtchen Furniture and Utensils, Colonial Oven, Chinaf, Glass, and Earthenware. " . . Also, A French Flute Organ. FRIDAY, JANUARY 8. "^ ■ FURNITURE SALE AT LATE RESI DENCE OF MR LACKLAND, PARNELL. JB. TONES & CO. H4 YE been instructed to sell, on 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, Chests ol Drawers, Bedsteads, Wardrobe, Washstands, Toilet Ware, Stove, AVashing Machine, Kitchen Utensils, Brockeryware and Crystalware, JJc, &c. THURSDAY, JANUARY 7. HANDSOME WALNUT PIANOFORTE. HAIR-SEATED COUCH AND CHAIRS, &c, &c, Ac. IN PRINCES-STREET AT TWO O'CLOCK. . ' THE Subscribers have been instruc-. ted by Mr C. Samuels, who leaves AucklaheVper- H^ro to sell at his residence opposite the Masonic Hotel, Princes-street, on Thursday next, 7th inst., at TWO O'CLOCK, ; ; His Household Furniture, Haddsome Walnut Pianoforte in Wa'nnt, by Kelly, nearly with Patent Action and Seven Octave* ; Hiir teated Couch, four Chairs and Easy Chair, CbeffoDier, Dining Tabie. Pair Curtains and Pole, Kerosine Lamps, Chandelier, Carpets, Double and Single Besteads, Marble top washstands and ware, Chest drawers, flip aud foot Baths, Perambulator, Cooking utensi's, Stove, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1875. CORN EXCHANGE. STOCK OF GROCEBIES, &c, PUR CHASED AT THE LATE SALE OF MESSRS MURPHY BROS. ESTATE. G. W. BINNEY HA S received instructions from Mr Stuart, to sell by auction, at the Corn Ex change, on Thursday, the 7th January, at 11 o'clock sharp, STOCK OF GROCERIES, Consisting of— OILMAN'S STORE, CHEESE, ETC. The>holelotw:i be sold without the slightest reserve. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6. WALNUT PIANOFORTE, DRAWING-ROOM SUITE AT KARANGAHAPE ROAD. THE Subscribers have received in strucciona from Mr Varnom <who is leaving for England) to sed, at his leiidence, near Mr Walker, Butcher. Karangahape Road, on Wednesday next, at II o'clock, WALNUT PIANOFORTE, Walnut J Drawing xoom Suite (of eight pieces, in Crimson Dama?k), Centre'Tible, Gilt Mirror, Brussels Carpet, Set of Chessmen (by Stanton, hand somely carved), Venetian Blinds, Bedroom Furniture, «c„4c, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. .a* EARTHENWARE, CHINA, GLASS WARE, FILTERS, PIANOFORTES. Ex Assaye, from London. , . NO WIN H A R B O UK OA PACKAGES of Assorted __Z\J EO.THENWARE, CHINA, GLAS&WaKE, FILTERS, *c, ~~ Toiler.. Sets, Chambers, Plates, Dishes, Cohered Dishes, Soup and »auce Tureens, >;wers and, Basins, Cups and Jrauwrs, Teapot*, bowls, ~_.Tea and Breakfast Sets, Cups and Saucers, ,** Milk, Cream, Sugar flops, Muffins, Egg Cups. Wiiit* and Gold aud Blue flgtired Sets of Jugs, Candlesticks, &o, &c. Tumblers (mounted and cut), Filters, 4c, 2 Pianofortes To be sold by auction as soon as landed. Terms—Cash. ; • ' B. AETHUK,