■CT^^-.' He found that this law was a coh ]~*vof the 19th section of the Consti- J . ,at once stopped the defend -<)ectet}: ose circumstances he should • vas *00 Poor to appeal. agfc^v^iiture, books, and pro ;cisij \% TWj an<l ne should let it jouTse. -^ V minister of the gospel leving in tu> ~»ible, he could not bring „ -conscience to cogent to his paying the tax. \ His Worship said vMr Alexander, who appeared for the Government, had better prove his case. ""---,. The case was then pi-oved m tne usual way. Pr Wallis said he had no more to Eay. He could not pay such a tax. His Worship said he had no alternative but to direct that the tax would have to be paid. Their representatives made the laws, and they must abide by them. Pr Waliis : The highest authority in the province promised openly Hl3 Worship said he could not hear more on ihe point. He sincerely trusted that he would not allow himself to be put to incon venience. The case must be decided. The Constable : The casts are all over. Mr Green way (coming forward) : I have a few words to say on this subject. Mr Beckham : Take him away. Mr Greenway was removed. This was the whole of the business.

SUPREME COURT.—Yesterday Con TINUED.

CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

(Before His Honor Sir G. A. Arney, Knight Chief Justice.)

THE ALLEGED ABSON. —VEEDICT NOT GUILTY

The protracted trial of John Kemsley, on a charge of setting fire to a shop occupied by him in Wakefield street, was brought to a close last night, and, after two hours and a half, spent in deliberating upon the suspicious circumstances of the case, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty, and the prisoner was discharged.

THIS DAY.

His Honor took his seat at 9.15 a.m. CHARC4E OF ABSON. Cecilia Allen, aged 13, was arraigned upon an indictment charging her with feloniously, wilfully, and maliciously setting fire to a stable on the 17th November, in the parish of Takapuna, the property of Mr Samuel Howard.

The prisoner, in an audible voice, pleaded not guilty. Mr W. L. Rees defended the prisoner. Mr Brookfield, Crown Prosecutor, opened the case, and detailed the circumstances.

Emily Charlotte Howard, wife o£ Mr Samuel Howard, of Takapuna, deposed that in .November last the prisoner was in her service, and on the 11th November Bhe Drought a sheet out of Martin Ohlson's bed room, and drew her attention to a hole in it, about the size of a crown piece, and said Martin mast have done it. On being ques tioned, Martin denied that*he had done it. The girl used to make his bed. She had been in and out the bed-room several times that day. The burn in the sheet had been recently done. On the next day she brought out the same sheet, with another hole burnt in it of the same size. When the lad came into dinner, she again spoke to him on the matter. He replied that he knew nothing about it. The girl said nothing. She then had the bed made without sheets. In the afternoon she came into witness' room, and said, that wicked boy Martin says that Mrs Nutting has done it (a lady who occasionally visited at the house). On Friday evening about nine o'clock, Martin asked for Mr Howard, and said he could smell something burniDg in his bed room. Mr Howard went into his room, and brought out a blanket with a large hole burnt in it. Witness and Mrs Nutting then went into the room, and on examining the bed, they found a part of the pillow, and the mattrass, and the blan ket in a smouldering state. The girl pointed to the piece of blanket, and said it had been removed from the spot where it was when she made the bed in the morning. The lad said, he knew nothing about it; the girl dis avowed all knowledge of the mystery. Mr Howard then took all the matches from the boy ; he was not allowed a light to go to bed by. The lad expressed his belief that the girl did it; Cecilia immediately burst out crying, and said that she was so comfortable she could not have done it, Ohlson did not emoke, nor did Mr Howard.

His Honor : I suppose Mrs Howard does not smoke ?

Mrs Howard replied that she was not addicted to that habit.

Witness continued : On the 16 th there was a small quantity of firewood lying close to the stable. The stable was 120 feet from the house. She and her two children were some little distance from the house, and Martin was at work in the pad dock, when the girl came running to her and said there was a fire near the stable. She immediately went to the spot, and with Cecilia's and Martin's help they put out the fire completely, when Martin went back to his work, and witness returned to the chil dren. Shortly after Cecilia announced that another quantity of brushwood was on fire. Againshewentandextiuguishedit with water. They watched for a time, and, being satis fied that all was safe, they again retired to their work. They inspected the place several times afterwards, and there were no Bigns of fire. The wind was blowing in an opposite direction, so that the sparks from the scrub would not go towards the stable. At a quarter-past Bix, while she was feeding the baby, Cecilia came running.in, saying the fowl-house was on fire. She said—What shall we do 1 She got Martin io chop, away some brushwood between the fowl-house and the stable. The latter was, therefore saved, but the fowl-house was destroyed. On the following day Mr Howard left at his usual time for business. She intended to have gone to town that day with her husband, but was afraid. She expressed her fear within. the hearing of Cecilia, who said, "You need not be afraid, I will look after Martin, and see that he does not smoke near the house." She afterwards went to her sisters', Mrs Howard, of Dedwood. She could not see her house from her sister's house. Her sister, on looking out of the upper window, saw the stable on fire. On going home the next morning, Cecilia met her at the landing, and aaid " that boy has burned the stable down." Bhe called him to help her put it out, but he would not come. Her little boy said that Cecilia did not call

Cross-examined by Mr Bees : She believed that the boy did occasionally smoke; but ■he was not aware that he used to light his pipe in the stable.

Mr Samuel Howard remembered the sheet being shewn to him from Martin's bed, which had been burnt. He often spoke to jnm about smoking, and desired Mm not to do so. On the evening of the 11th Nov., about nine o'clock, Martin Ohlson called out from hia bedroem, "There's fire again." .brom the girl's remarks intending to impli cate the boy, he asked him to give up all the matches he had about him MaT o V H p a ti mßte°?g^M- Ohlson ' Sergeant-

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

A new dramatic Tenion of Charles Dickens' "Cricket on the Hearth," by Boucicault was produced >«*j^t by the-Stone Com' Panv- o £Fifc^-<^">*r of Dot suited Miss ifm^ <yVll' and Bhe Play«d it with car^a^^ole effect. Her brother, Mr Stone, i3ok the part of Caleb PlummrV His conception of the idle was original! rather too much bo perhaps. Gruff Tackle

ton was delineated by Mr Oily Deerlng with his usual ability. Miss Patty Holt had fine scope for her sprightly style of acting in the part bf Tilly Slowboy. Mr Aveling displayed his powers to advan tage in the, character of John the Carrier, and Miss Maggie Knight did capitally as Bertha, the blind girl. We mast not forget Mrs Jones as Mrs Falding, a small but not insignificant character. The principal piece was supplemented by Miles' Boy, a trifle in which Sam Poole had his fall fling, and amused the audience mightily.

ALL ON BOARD FOR LONDON.

A SKETCH ON THE WHARF YESTERDAY. The good ship C of A lies at the wharf ready to sail for London. Her cargo is all on board, with small exceptions : her main hatch is sCill open, and affords a glimpse of the closely packect bales of wool in the 'tween-decks. Already we see icdicationsof the ship being about to move away into the stream. The extra moorings have been cast off, and the vessel is only fast to the wharf by one warp at each end, which can be thrown off in a few minutes. We step on board ; it is about noon, and everywhere are seen signs of the impending departure. The main deck is cumbered with sails, barrels, and nonde script kinds of packages of multiform shape. There is very little walking space, but any amount of bustle. Sailors are hurrying about at the call of bluff Mr T , the mate, and are busy mending sails, splicing ropes, and stowing the last of the cargo and the passengers' luggage. They are taking in water too, a sure sign that a vessel has not many hours to stay in port. And what is this ? Upon my word here they are stowing cases of preserved meat in the interstices be tween the bales in the 't >\ een decks. The remark, "Fact is there ain't any room for them anywhere else" leads one to a correct impression that the C— of ■A-- maintains her prestige as a passenger ship, and has all her cabin accommodation engaged. Looking aloft, we perceive five or six. men perched on the yards, quite insensi ble to the dizzy depth below them, intently engaged bending the sails, as they are anhded up to them from below. The captain who doesn't look as if his stay in Auckland had disagreed with him, is standing close to the cuddy door. His eye quietly takes in all that is going on, but he is engaged talking to a dirty-faced looking man, who is evidently trying to ship at a pound a month more than any body else. But Captain R. is not easily got over, and at the same time he wants that man for he sees with his sailor's eye that he is well up to the work. Presently they separate, the captain writing a few words on a piece of paper, and handing it to the man ; by which we may conclude that a bargain has been struck. We pass the skipper with a greeting, for his final arrangements afford him little time to chat, and take a look round the saloon. Here i 3 a contrast to its usual trim appearance. The carpets on either side of the long centre table are taken up and the bare boards appear. The cloth on the table is dusty and untidy. The brass-work above is not of that dazzling brightness which it usually is. There is a bunch of flowers on the table, to be sure, in a tumbler, but they look faded and the fact in explained by another—that there is no water in the glass. Evidently there is no time for attending to trifles like these. Several intending pas sengers have come to the ship to superintend the arrangement of their state rooms, but a peep into the open doors on either side reveals very little done in the way of arrangement yet. We will take one on the starboard or right hand (looking forward) side for example. What a chaos ! The little room is quite half full of chests, packages, blankets, furniture, and sundries of every kind. Looking very hot, and up to his middle in the surrounding matter, stands the owner, for the voyage, of this petite mansion, a rather Bhorfc man with sharp features, and his shirt-sleeves tucked up. He has just finished hauling the things in, and is standing in a contemplative atti tude, puzzling his brain what he is going to do with them now he has them. Two little children are looking in at the door. One looks frightened," and the other laughs aloud as she calls out, " Look how hot papa is." When we left that unfortunate man he was still pondering over his apparently hope less task. We believe later on he did some thing. In two cabins may be noticed ladies sitting quietly at work. They have been down now for some hours each day for some days past, we are told, and their cabins show signs of the steady application. They have, we should think, been' to sea before. Near the door of the stern cabin, on the port side, there is a heap of fctores, which Napoleon (a negro), the under-steward is stowing away. " Nap" looks very sulky, which, calls from the chief officer, who happens to pass through at this moment, the remark, "that he'd better not begin looking black yet, for there's plenty of work to do." The steward, Mr. W., is hurrying about in a high temperature. He has plenty to do, but he knows how to do it, and looks cheerful enough in spite of the bustle. Talking to the captain's wife, a merry good-tempered looking lady, who is to be seen at her cabin door, are two bright-eyed young ladies. One is going as a passenger this voyage, and the other came out in the vessel on the last out ward run. This latter ia the fair one of the two, and as she looks at the preparations her face assumes a serious look. Ever since the ship came in has that girl gone down nearly every day to give them a good-day on board. The ship is her only link with home and all her home memories, and it is about to be severed. She thinks -what she will do when they are gone. " Well, now, I must go into town, young ladies," says Mrs. R——, "so if you are going to accompany me you mast come at once." And off they go, Mrs. R to resume her round of adieus. Captain R looks in at the door and sees us. " HuHo ! there ; none of your taking notes here. Glad to see you." " Away at last then, Captain." "At last," repeats Captain R-^—. •' A long stay ; but a good cargo and nearly fifty passengers is'nt so bad after all." As we leave we notice several steer age passengers lugging their traps forward. Are all these children going ? We discover they are. One is thus early giving a specimen of his powers of mischief, by pick ing out the caulking out of the deck with a fork. which he has managed to get hold of. Going off, two old ladies ask us to help them down the landing stage, which at this tinie is nearly perpendicular, owing to ita being high water. One gets down all right, but the other loses her balance just as she gets to the middle of the descent, and making a run for it, reaches the wharf at full speed just as a man passes with an open sack of potatoes for the stores. Then ensues the inevitable collision : after which, having satisfied our selves that no limbs are broken, and declined the solicited participation in the picking up of the "taters" we return to town wishing the C —— of A a prosperous voyage.

STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Bttsiness done to-day :— Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £18 5s ; sellers, £18 7a 6d. National Bank (cum iiv.)— 69a j buyers, 68s 6d. Fiji Bank—Sellers, 625. National Insurance—Sellers, 27b 6d. North Shore Ferry—Buyers, 15s. Colonial Bank*—Sellers, 15s. South British Insurance—Buyers, 48s ; sel lers, 495. Union Sash and Door Co.—Buyers, £915s ; sellers, £10. Caledonian (doable)— Sellers, £4 ss. City of Loßdox> —Buyers, 28s ; sellers, 30s. Golden Calf (new issue)— Sellers, 43. Golden Calf (double) —Buyers, 9s. Queen of May—Buyers, 6s 6d. Union Beach—Buyers, 8s 6d. Bismarck—Buyers, 12s. Royal Oak—Sellers, 4s 6d. Cure —Buyers, 4s 6d. • . - -

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

GRAHAMSTOWN. (From our own Correspondent.)

This day.

Stealing Money At the Police Court to-day, William Bank head, a naiive of Edinburgh, who arrived in the Norbam Castle, was charged with em bezzling £2 175., the property of his master, H. Milton, of Drury. The defendant denied being the servant of Quinn, bufc acknow ledged having taken the rroney. He ex pressed sorrow and willingness to undergo any punishment he might be sentenced to. He was sentenced to three months hard labour.

Vaccination Case

Dr. Lethbridge was charged with a breach of the Tublic Health Acfc, that as Public Vaccinatorhe did not forward a certificate of the successrtil vaccination of Catherine Meilhone to the proper officer. The defen dant being absent from the colony, an ad journment was granted to the Sth March. Mining:. The Pumping Association have got clear of gas and water, and are now engaged put ting down 25-inch pumps on the bottom of the shaft. The Dauntless tribute (McFarlane's) crushed 21 tons for 1 oz 5 dwts.

Harris's claim (Karaka) tiial of 1 ton gave 7 ounces.

Good Templar Liberality. The Hon. S. D. Hastings was entertained at a grand Good Templar luncheon to-day by the members of the Order. He leaves to morrow morning for the I ske district, viil Ohinemuri. He delivered 9 public address last night to a large audience on the Good Templar principles.

The Templars are sending a guide with him to the Lake district. He had to charter a steamer to convey him to Ohinemuri.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

DTJNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Railway Traffic. The railway traffic returns for December were £6164.

Lurline in the Midsummer Handicap In the Melbourne Midsummer Handicap Woollomai, the winner, carried 7st 51bs ; Lurline, Sst 31bs ; Newbold, Bst lOibs ; dis tance, If miles. It was done in 3mins. 13 sees. When near home Woolomai, Lurline, and Newbold drew away from the rest of the field, Newbold soon falling back, leaving Lurline with the lead. A fine 6nish ensued, vVoolomai finishing three parts of a length ahead. The Argus says the mare was not well ridden, or might have won. Italian Opera for New Zealand- The Italian Opera Company has disbanded in Australia. Coliva and Tounerie have returned to Italy. Mr. Alfred Anderson intends trying to biing the rest over to New Zealand.

Chinese respect of Law. The body of the Chinaman drowned by flood at Matatapu, was on Friday recovered by his mates after two days search. He fell off the wooden crossing and was drowned in sight of thirty n*en, who were unable' to assist his countrymen. They carried the body 23 miles for an inquest, and the jury commended their conduct.

LYTTELTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. There is a heavy easterly sea rolling into the harbour.

The Peerless and East' Lothian for Auck land, and the Helena for Kaipara, with 15 tons flour, are windbound.

Cleared : Eliza Graham, for London, with a cargo valued at £83,000.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Private Railways

Private railway companies are being formed in many parts of the province. The most important is that joining Outran? to the main South line, which Mr Shand M.P.C., if unable to obtain the cooperation of settlers will construct himself. Another im portant line is that joining Rangatata town ship to the main line, just above Clutha river. Major Richardson turns the first sod of this branch in the second week of Feb ruary. Mr Y. Smythe, Brogden's manager, was appointed managing director by the pro moters.

Bishop Redwood was a passenger per Phoebe which sailed North yesterday.

The barque Adamant sailed for London to-day.

LATEST ENGLISH TELEGRAMS.

[PER TARARUA, VIA HOKITIKA.]

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

LOJSDOH, January 5. The Pope has issued an Encyclical, pro claiming a jubilee this year.

The miner's strike in Wales has partially terminated, the men submitting to terms. MADRID, January 5. Marshal Serrano, late chief of the Execu tive, has retired to France with his family.

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

[PER TARARU.]

SULLIVAN STILL IN GAOL.

MELBOURNE, January 7,

There are rumoured dissensions amongst the Ministry.—lt is likely that the trustees will shortly open the museum and art gal leries on Sundays.—ReGent Sunday trips by steamers down the bay have been successful. —On the sth instant the heat in the shade was 101 degrees. —Nothing yet done about Sullivan.

SYDNEY, January 7.

Tenders for the permanent mail contract are to be called for next month. A special meeting of the A.S.N. Company has been called to authorise the directors to tender for it.—The Wonga Wonga sails for Auck land to-morrow.

ADELAIDE, January 7,

Sir G. Bowen on arrival at Glenelg visited the shore, and was neariy left behind, as when he returned to Glenelg, the mail steamer was off, and he had three miles of a chase in a steam launch. The Ceylon hove to, and took him aboard.—Mr Waterhouse, of New Zealand, is a passenger aboard the Ceylon.—The Germans have issued a politi cal platform, which includes liberal land laws, compulsory education, payment of members, and assisted immigration.

I? tmmmiim b^ajk/THtJBSDAi, janttary v, ms.



25 Gold Hunting Geneva Watches, warranted for £7 10s each, to be obtained only at F H. Lewisson's. Jeweller, Queen-street.- (Advt) The only Establishment that sell Dixon and Son's Electro-plate, and Bussell and Son's Gold and Silver Lever Watches, is F. H. Lewisson, Jeweller, opposite the Unloß Bank, next door to.Shortt's Hair Cutting Emporium.—(Advt.) The only Jeweller that can sell you a good Silver Hunting Geneva Watch, warranted, tor £3 10s, is F. U. ' Lewisson, Watch Maker, Queen-street, Auckland, opposite the Union Bank.—(Advt.) We observe that Garrett Brothers, of Wakefleld street, are sacrificing the remainder of their stock of boots and shoes, before removing to their new and commodious building.—[Advt J To the Ladies of Auckland.—l have received •from London, per B.M.S. Cyphrenes, a beautiful stock of Long length and Kinglet Hair, and shall be happy to execute orders on the shortest notice. — Fkakois J. Shortt, City Hair Gutting Booms, next Lewisson's, Jeweller, opposite the Union Bank. COFFEE I—Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard Coffees both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to and Coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note the brand. Sold at almost every grocery e» toblialupont in town and province.—Adyt.



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State price and where to be seen.—Address Eureka, office of this paper, before Wednesday next. WANTED, another steady Buotmaker. Constant work, and good wapes.— Apply to B. Gittos and Sons, 3, Wyndham street. WANTED to Purchase a House of four to six rooms, with freehold allot ment.—Apply, stating particulars and price, to " Gr," Stab office. ANTED a Girl about 16 years of age to proceed to the Bay of Islands.— Apply to Mrs Upton, Grey-street. \% ; ANTED, a respectable Girl to assist in YV housework, 12 or 13 years of age.— .Apply to Mrs Chalmers, Upper Queen-street. ANTED, an Office Boy; must write well—Apply letter to 'Lex,' office of this paper. \JU ANTED, a middle-aged person as V? Nurse. —Apply to the Greyhound Hotel. W A N.TED, a smart Boy-—Apply at VV St Mungo Cat 6, Queenrstreet. W~ AIN TED, by a gentleman, an Unfurnished Boom ; within an easy distance of Queen-street —Address H E , Stab Office. \&/ ANTED, a General Servant for W the Farmer's Hotel, Drury.—Apply at Mrs Pollock's, Queen-street. ' AM'EI) to LET, in Chapel-street, a well-finished Six-roomed Brick House, damp-proof, with gas laid on, and bath-house com plete.—Apply to A. Muckie. WANTED to Let, a comfortable Five-roomed House, in Coburg-strect.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent. -Tj^TrD, a good Horseshoer. — Apply at Munroe's Forge, Durham-street. I LLINrIRT-^Wanted a first-class Milliner for a permanency.—Apply to Miss Milne, Cheapside House, H22 and 221, Queen-street. aINTED, for Coromandel, a first clafs Servant ;,also, good General fcietvants for town.—Mrs Coll" Select Registry Office, Upper Queen-street. ANTED, a Smith. — Apply to Cousins & Atkin, Victoria Steam Carriage ane Wheel Factory. ANTED, a Good General Ser vant in a Bmall family.—Apply to Miss Bucicland, Remuera. WANTED, a good Laundress to take a family's washing.-Apply at Montague's Fancy Bazaar, Queen-street. AHTF_V~Bottles of every des cription. Highest price given at Baliin Brother's Factory. .■ WAITED, a Good General bev vant, where a Nursemaid is kept. She must be able to cook and wash well. —Apply before twelve o'clock, or in the evening, to Mrs. Edwarb Ellis, Parnell. ANTED to LfcT or SELL, the Comfortable Family Be.idence, with gardens, &c., in Onehunga, occupied by Captain B>monds.— Apply to Mr Tonks, Auctioneer. WAiSTED, a respectable young Man; must be a good accountant. —Apply at the works, Panmnre, Ireland Brothers. ANTED to LET, a^Furnished Bedroom, with or without board.—Apply for address office of this paper. ANTED, a Female Cook.—Apply at Farrow's Dining Rooms, late J. Porter's, Queen-street, next Montague's Bazaar. ANTED, good General Servants, Housemaids.—Apply to Mrs Lucy, Servants Registry oflice, Victoria-street. W' " ANTED TO LET- 5-Koomed House, with two-stalled Stable ; immediate possession; situated in the Karangahape Eoad.—Enquire of Me J. Waeken, Grocer. A~N TE D KNOWJV, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING ut reasjnable price3.—Address Stab Office. - WANTED to LET, a six-roomed House adjoining Mr F.. Wayte's. in Seafield View ; also, a siz-roomea House in Franklin Road.— Apply Mr Jackman, Kelson-street WANTED KNOW_J, that Edgar and Co 's Dying and Cleaning Establish ment his been REMOVED, from Shortland-street to Welie.'ky-street East, opposite the Golden Crown Brewery Ladies and gentlemen waited upon for ordeis by leaving their address by post, or at the office, Wellesley-street Jtast, opposite Golden Crown Brewery. ANTED to LET, unfurnished, in one of the best localities of Auckl*nd> two bedrooms and a sitting-room with use of kitchen : all large and airy; House nearly new; Terms very moderate —For address apply Star office ANTtD KINOWN, that Mr W. F JONES has REMOVED his place of business from Wellesley-street to those commodious new buildings immediately opposite Mr T. McMaster's Drapery Warehouse. W. F. J's customers wiil receive the usual prompt attention to their ootnmands, and these who have not favoured him with a. call, he respectfully solicits their patronage. His many years experience in the Pianoforte trade in all its branches in Auckland places him in a position to anticipate every want. A large stock of Pianos and Harmoniums and Nev Music is always in stock, at the most reasonable prices. Note the address— W. F. JONES, Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, Queen-street. AJNTED KNOWN, that I terrible slaughter is now being perpetrated n Wakefleld-street in the shape of cutting down the price s of Boots and Shoes, as will be seen by adver tisement. —Garrett Brothers, Dublin House, Wake field-street. ANTED X v OWN, we have for sale, a shipment of Ha Icot Beans (47 sacks) a splendid sample ; wholesale or retail, in quantities to suit purchasers.—F. Hewin and Brother, Provision Merchants, corner of Queen and Wellesley-streets. ANTED, ft good General Servant.— Apply to Mr. Joseph BrowD, Sy monds-street. »ip,o TAILORS, DRAPERS & OTHERS. WANTED—By a thoroughly Practical Cutter —a .Situation as Foreman. Well up in Regimentals and Ladies' Riding Habits.—Address, by letter to M., office of this paper. W' AJNTED, Everybody to know thatW. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, Is appointed Sole Agent for F.lliman's Celebrated Royal Embrocation 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. . ~. ' Ot/. ANTED to BELL (cheap), w V White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paint*, Ploughs, &c N.B.- Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.— ALKRftD S___£_, next to Bine Post, Victoria-street. ANTED KNOWN, that D Goldie Is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, 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 Yard , Custom-house rtreet. TfcT A NT.B.-D X KOWS T J • THAT B. CHALMERS, PLUMBER AND GASTITTEES, (Late Manager Thames' Waterworks), Has commenced Business in Upper Queen-street, two doors above G-. Staines. Every description of Plumbing, Gasnttbig, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron. Work done. LifF&nd Force Pumps fitted up and epfcired, FimtHßlww work guaranteed.



WANTED, a useful Lad.—Apply at once Grafton Bosd Store WANTED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Alvintz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, snd Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, <tec, at B ATI YE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Quean-street. Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager WA!N TED, Purchasers for China Tea Sets, Toilet Sets, Dinner Services. &c. Also Glass Cnps acd Saucers, Plates, Dishes, Com ports, Baskets, Candlesticks, Vases, and Fancy Goods innumerable just landed ex Bydaspes, Wai tangi, &c, at C. Meritt's,;sl, Victoria-street, few doors above Albert-street. M/AJNTED, the general public to * » know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Waken eld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Xiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felloes, &c &c, always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand WA IS TE D KS O W JN, THAT K. D- SYK B S 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. Nickel Sliver Chains and Spoons, Opera Glasses, Platedware, American and Vienna Clocks The cheapest place in Auckland. Note the address :—K. D. Sykes, Upper Queen-street, late president of the' Manchester Watchmakers Association. Watches repaired and guaranieed free of seemd charge for 12 months. Working men's Watches. A NTJ.D 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, Sprains, Over-reaches, Bruises, Sores, and Cuts of every kind. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on application, -tole agent for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen street A NOTHER Court Milliner and -OL. Dressmaker, direct from Bouton-street, London, just engaged by W. C. Bennes, Albert Hotel Buildings, Vj.neen-stieet. rpRE JS'ew Zealand Wesleyan Metho- IL dist Conference will commence its session in the Pitt-street Chapel THIS (rhnrsday) EVENING, at halt-pa3t six o'clock. HE Quarterly Meeting of the Royal Albert Loyal Orange Lodge, No 2, will be held in the Lod^e-ro^m, Wellesley-street, on FRIDAY EVENING, the 15th Jauuary, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Visiting brethren are invited. By order of the W.M, AUCKLAND ART UNION. Oil Paintings, Water Colour Drawings of New Zealand scenery, Oleographs, Chromo-Lithographs, Engravings, &c. All in elegant frames. Tickets, 20s eicli The Drawing will take place at 4 p.m. on THURSDAY, January 28th. W A._TE. T)OARD OF EDUCATION. For the information of Teaoliers and School Com mittees it Is hereby notified that the Test Examina tion Papers will be issued in March next. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. TAGO GOLD MINING COM PANX (REGISTERED). Notice is hereby given that Shares upon which the 10th Cull (now a month overdtie) remains unpaid after the 10th instant, will be disposed of according to law. Manager. Auckland, January 0,1875. QUEEN 223 S gTREET- N O T I 0 B. GROCERIES ! GROCERIES ! And GENERAL OILMEN STORE. The Premises lately in the occupation of Mr John Blair will be RE-OP E N E D ON SATURDAY NEXT, 16th JAN. BY T. HOLLAND & CO., Many Years with Messrs. Baenxtt & Lew. ' TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. T. HOLLAND & CO. beg most respectfully to intimate that the principle of their business will be conducted with the view of " Hmall Profits and Quick Returns." Their knowledge of the Business, and faculties of cheap purchases, with direct imports from London and the Australian Colonies, places them on a footing to compete fairly with other Houses. A Large and Varied Stock will be always kept on hand. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. C^" Note our Addrtss:— 223, QUEES r-STREET. I" LIE! LIME! LIME! TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. Hautshobn & Co. will deliver LIME at the Whan, Henderson's Creek, or Auckland Wharf at B£d per bushel; unslacked Lime, Is per bushel. Orders received by J. MORLAND, Custom-house-street. m O CARPENTERS. Tenders wanted for Building a Cottage in Nelson street. Plans, &c, to be seen at WM. BROWNHILL'S, Bootmaker, 88, Queen-street. OEWIUG MACHINES. I am now agent for all Id-established and best Sewing Machines known, viz.: Singers' Thomas',. Howe's, Howe'simproved, Wheeler and Wison, Nussey and Pillings' improved "Little Stranger" and "Wanza.' A large Stock to select front A printed guarantee given with each machine, tit Iwtaking to keep it in order for twelve months free o _harge. Repairs pro perly done. Needles, oil, and extras GEO. W. HESLOP, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The Largest Collection of Views of Auckland, Portraits of Natives, and Sketches of Hot Lakes, Rotomaluna, &c , are now on sale at E. PTTLMAN'S Photographic Kooms, Shortland-street. npHE UNION STEAM SAW JL MOULDING SASH AND D©OR COM PANY (LIMITED). The Half-yearly Ordinary General Meeting cf the Shareholders of the above Company will be held at 3 pm. on WEDNESDAY, the 20th January, 1875, at the office ot Mr T. L. White, Canada Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. Business : To receive the Half-yearly Report and Balance-sheet, E. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Auckland, January 13,1875. TOKATEA GOLD- MIKING COMPANY (REGISTERED). Tenders are Invited till Noon of THURSDAY, 21st January, for supplying Goods as specified herein delivered to the Mine Manager in quantities as authorised by him for a period of twelvemonths:— Candles, beat, per lb Iron, at per cwt Cast Steel, at per lb Shear Steel, at per lb Nails, at per lb Blasting Powder, at per lb Cast ••teel Hammers, at per lb Patent Doubled-taped Fuze, per coil Shovels, Long-handled Ames, each Shovels, Long-handled Collins, each Shovels, Short-handled Ames, each Shovels, Short handled Collins, each Hammer Handles, Hickory, each Hammer Handles, Colonial, per doz Manilla Rope, best, per lb - Newcastle Coal, per ton Steel-faced Hammer, per lb By order. , W. HOBNE,- Manager. Coroniandel, January 11,1875.



WANTED, persons to Qj^MEJNi Herbert H. Smith's New fi|j^Bj#wlf^to^ burn eiiher wood or coal; aJso Xn|MKa Taient P rtable Ovens, . Colonial Ovens, wrought Iron House and Ship Stoves, at the Iron Works, Durham street. WANTED to let a Store suitable for a workshop for a carpenter or boot factory, being in a first-class position.— Apply to H. H. Smith, Iron Works, Durham-street. ANTED, Tailors, 5 coat and 4- small job-makers.—Apply to Mittons, Col lins-street, Melbourne. Log., Is. 3d. per hour. Passage' paid on arrival. TmiNAL NOTICE. ARCHARD AND BROWN. It is respectfully requested that all Accounts due to the late firm be paid before the Ist February next, as after that date they will be handed to a Solicitor for recovery. All parties having Claims against the same will oblige by forwarding them on or before the 24th instant. CHARLES HARDING, Collector. Mechanics' Bay, Jan 14,1F75. LOST, between Mr Forgie's and St. George's Bay Road, a PURSE, containing a small sum of Money, and a Gold Keeper. Any one returning it to Mr Jforgie, ParneU, willjbe rewarded. L~OST7SIOLEN, or STEAYED.— Left at the Breakwater, near Clare's, by James Hadgman, a Black Flat t: ottom DINGY ; alto a Large DINGY, with yellow streak round, left at the Diy Dock, tear the Railway Station. Any one detaining the same after this notice will be prosecuted. A suit able reward will be given to any one who will give in f. rotation respecting them to T. H. Smith, coiner of Victoria and Queen streets. L_]JS F E UN, UPPER SYMON DS STREET. Mrs GLOVER will receive her Pupils [on TUES DAY, the 19th instant. JTEW SPKING GOOD NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT • OF NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS Oi all Styles, Qualities, and Description, consisting of— NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES NEW COLORED SILKS NEW FANCY SILKS NEW BLACK SILKS .. NEW PLAIN LUSTRES NEW FANCY LUSTRES NEW HOMESPUN NEW COSTUME CLOTH NEW FANCY STRIPES NEW GRENADINES NEW MUSLINS NEW PRINTS NEW DRESS MATERIALS, In every variety of Style and Mater?<_, H. ATKINS, With confidence invites attention to his Large Stock of DRESS MATERIALS for the SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON , Now on hand. The whole selection is very choice, and for • Style, Variety, and Cheapness cannot be equalled in Auckland. The JAPANESE SILKS, FANCY and PLAIN COLORED SILKS, and SIX.X TUSSORES are nn usually beautiful. There is a very large quantity to elect from, and they have been universally admired by all who have seen them. The BLACK SILKS are the same numbers and qualities as always kept in Stock, which always give satisfaction. AN IMMENSE STOCK oi1 PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS TO SELECT PROM, And the Prices of all descriptions of GOODS, whether Silks, fancy Dress Materials, or Plain Goodi will be found fully 10 per cent cheaper than usually charged. THE MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT Is fully supplied with Sheetings, Blankets. Quilt*, Calicos, Long Curtains, Table Linen, and General Drapery ; and the Prices charged for all Plain Goods are the very lowest possible. The Balance of BRUSSELS ana TAPESTRY CARPETS to be o___B_b out at COST PRICE. (A nice lot of Patterns to select from.) THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Contains a Large STOCK of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits, Coats (all styles). Trousers, Trousers and Vests (both Auckland made and imported), and the Prices the lowest in Auckland. a iTarge stock of tweeds IN GEELONG, MOSGIEL, AND NELSON TWEEDS. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS,&o. H. * A*T*k I N B, (Lath Hat and Honbyman).



HBfflSiWl'j^1 WALES THEATRE. Acting Manapor ".. .. .. J-K. Delias Stage Manager H. V. fctone GREAT SUCCESS OF THE VERSATILE STAR," AMY STONE, Supported by this Powerful Ccmpuiy. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, January 14, Dion Boucicault's great Drama of , .;,-. DOT; 08, THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH. DOT (with song) .. .. AMY STONE Caleb Plummer .. .. Mr H. F Stone To conclude with the Laughable Farce, PADDY MILE S'S B0 Y. Prices of Admission j—Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d : Pit. Is. Box Plan at Upton's. T ORNE-STREET HALL. WEDNESDAY EVENING, JAN. 20. AN ENTERTAINMENT Will be given by the LEADING AMATEURS OF AUCKLAND. Under the Distinguished Vxtvonase and in the Presence of the Presiding Officers, Pait Officers, and Brothers ot the Fountain Friendship !>• dge, No 3920, 1.0.0 V., M.U., A.T)%: also. Officers and Members of the Auckland Fire Brigade, for the Benefit of Mjrs. Noy_r. N.B.—Members of Societies will please attend in Members of other Benefit Societies are invited to attend. . : Prices of Admission:~ Front Seats, 3s ; Second Seats. 2s. „•'■*.■•■ Tickets to be had of any Member of the Fountain Friendship Lodge. P. DOR AN. Manager. T7. MAHOHEY, Secretary. C5?~ Programme see Saturday's Ftab. __e3 SUNDAY AFTERNOON PICiKIC TO ELLERSLIE GARDENS. Come and eat as many STRAWBERRIES as you like for ONE SHILLING. CUP OF TEA, BREAD, and BUTTER included, SIXPENCE. Picnic Parties bringing their own Tea, Sugar, &c, can be supplied with hot water *t TWO PENCE PEK HEAD. pAPAKURA ANNUAL RACES. ' 29th JANUARY, 1873. Papaktjea Handicap, of 80 soys, 15 soys to go to second horse, and 5 soys to third horse out of the stakes. Distance, 2 miles. Nomination, enclosing 2 soys, to be made to Secretary, Papakura Hotel; or, Secretary Auckland Racing Club, Auckland Hotel, on' - TUESDAY, 19th instant, at 8 o'clock p.m. Weights to be declared on 21st instant. Acceptances, with 2 soys enclosed, to be sent to Secretary, Papakura ..-..-; Hotel, by 8 o'clock p.m. of 26th instant. Balance of entrance, 2 soys, to be paid at post. . (Signed), "WILLIAM WALTERS, JtJNE. .;■ Papakura, January 12,1875. . , GITY OF AUCKLAND No. 1 LOYAL ORANGE LODGE. The usual Monthly Mteting of the above Lodge will be held in the Lodge-room, Wellesley-atreet, on Thursday Evening next, at 7 30 p m. ' Visiting Members are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. "W" O T I E/ . MORRIS MARKS, Pawnbroker, Queen-street, v Auckland, having Retired .from the Pawnbroking - Business, requests persons having Goods Pawned with , ; him toßedeem them on or before the time expires. "fc/TEETINGS to Elect School Com "mittes, TO-DAY (Thursday), 14th January, at half paat seven p.m. :— AUCKLAND WEST No I—At tie Union-stree School AUCKLAND WE6T No 2-At the Hepburn- , street School. DEVONPORT—At the School, To-morrow, Isth , January; at half-past seven OTAHUHU-At the Public Hall, To-morrow, 15th January, at half-past seven. _ FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. ; . QEWIJSTG MACHINES For Everybody, both rich and poor. . • Call and Lbabn thk Rtom ot th* ; SEWING MACHINE 0" L U B_J"J AT W. C. DENNES, Albibt Hotel Bfiid ik o, '.- Opposite Saving's Bank, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. ■'. ' BS^ Every Subscriber gets a Machine. TUESDAY, NOON. HANDSOME SUPERIOR PIANOFORTE, PIER GLASS, ENGRAVINGS, ORNAMEiNTS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &o. HEPBURN-STREET. f R. A K• T H U R HAS been favoured with inscnictions from Mes Siglet, who is leaving the colony, '"■•'. to sell by action, at her residence, Hepburn-street,- on i, : -; Tuesday next, the 19th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, HEB, SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE .: AND EFFECTS, consisting of Drawing-room, j ■> •■ Dining-room, Bedroom, and Kitchen Furniturei;,^ &c. A very Superior Handsome Walnut Piano- -. forto, bS "William Eaveslaff;" Large PXei." Glass, gilt frame; Ornaments, Vases, Mottled Kauri Cheffonnier, Loo Table, Side Table, ■ Handsome Inlaid Work Table, Csxpci, Kugs, ; ; ■" Wool Mats, 6 Walnut Chairs, green dai.'ir^r :l~~—Z* Fender, Irons. Superior Engravings, "Wounded :. Hound," " Kentish Farmyard,'' " Sympathy/ "English Game Keeper," "Play Ground;"* Lamps, Plate Cruet, Egg Stand, Glass and China, Earthenware, Curtains, Blinds, Mats, Matting, Chairs, Couch, Iron and Wood Bed i steads, Mattrasses, Mottled E^uri Chest o? Drawers, a very Superior Rimu Washsta-d,. ' ■,■• Toilet Table, Glasses, Ware^.Gaiie and other Chairs, Kitchen Utensils ana*Kirniture, Meat Safe, Colonial Oven, &c, &ctr :v - ■'■''•■' A " Dean and Adams'" Revolver,f<C&ae,'&c. • » * On View on the Mornlng«|jSale. > " ■ . TO-MORROW NOON. ;. j MARKET DAY AUG^ION SALE. ARTHUR'S MART. PO TJ L T E V—Fowls, Turkeys,.; Ducks, Geese, Pigeons, &c. " ■' ; ' ft PRODUCE-Potatoes, Cnidns, Che^w, Battet^;*!' Flour. Bacon, Beef, Hams, &c, 9 caws tt'iian- - gareiPearg ■■ ; ■-..■■ li'%'^--' ■'" / GROCKBIBB-50 boxes ;Tea,' Jam, &c.|;. ■ HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFMECO^. BlackwnithV Bellows, 36 ia. ■ X 8 cues Plums f, 8 „ Applwi I: t r -I ~ Oranges .-• ;■• ■■'■ "¥.--:■ "•• l-----"^ W