'/V i a crime. She was not actuated by re ['• // is for Mr and Mrs Howard were exceed •/av - kind to the girl. The children were /"[%}- of her, and sac was haPpy in y. .'.-.§ "situation. There was no motive, •' J refore, and it could not be affirmedth.it ft/Ahe was seized with madness, for she had TChpwn no symptoms of madness or mono ff since: The little boy of six might, ' ''with equal justice, have been charged with i• \- the commission of the crime, as he had cer -1 not arrived at years of discretion. '■ The learned counsel then proceeded-to shew, from high auihorites, such as Lord Mans fi Id Su1 "V\SUiam Blackstone, and other writers the valueless character of personal Infessions, which he regarded as the most unreliable testimohy of all. The girl bad made vague statements with reference to her tmilt: and now she says that she did not do ft The girl knew right from wrong, and was ftdly conscious of the serious nature of the crime of which she was charged. She had said that all her clothes were burnt, and it turned out that they were not burnt. There were great probabilities that the fire was the result ox accident; he would leave the case in their hands, many of whom were ' ■ fathers of families, feeling assured that the case would receive justice at their hands. >jr Brookfield then rose on the part of the Brosecution, and asked the jury to set aside whatever had been said in public in relation to the prisoner's guilt or innocence as to what his learned friend had said about motive, m i 2 ht also be cast to the winds. Be did no twishto press the case unduly against the prisoner 4 the bar, the object of the Crown was simply to present facls fairlj, and leave the jury to form their own honest con clusion from such facts. As to what bis friend had said about the im notency of confessions, it was not nnfrequerjMy th,e case where prisoners had confessedjfneir guilt, and when brought to trial theyliad pleaded not guilty, as in the case of the man yesterday who said he would give no trouble. He did it, and then pleaded notguifty, and occupied the Court several hours in trying the case. Mr Brookfield then rrferred to the chipf points in the evidence hefore the Court, and concluded by urging npon them to do their duty conscientiously, and give that, verdict which they believe the evidence requires. His Honor then summed up with bis usual care, and prefaced his remarks by saying that the Court was very much indebted to Mr Rees, who had come forward, ag he did on a former Occasion, with his usual energy and zeal in defence of prisoner, and this relieved thte^Court of a considerable amount of anxiety : and this he had done without fee or reward. After further remarks upon the offence, his Honor read over the evidence and asked the jury to consider their verdict The jury having deliberated for thirty minutes returned a verdict of not guilty. . SHOOTING WITH INTENT. George Jackson, who was arraigned at the last sittings of the Criminal Court on an indictment charging him with shooting at Daniel Page, on the 30th September last, with intent to do him some grevious bodily harm. Mr Larshley appeared for the defence. Mr Brookfield, for the prosecution, said he should offer no evidence. His Honor explained the circumstances of the case to the jury, wfio at once returned a verdict of not guilty. Bis Honor gave prisoner a lesson on the folly of getting into drunken squabbles, and hoped the inconvenience be had suffered would be a warning to him in future- He was discharged.

The case of Newton, a Maori', charged with murder, will be taken in the morning at nine o'clock. The Court) rose at 2.45.

LATER AUSTRALIAN TELE GRAMS.

PER EASBY AT WELLINGTON! (Per Press Telegraph Agency.) This-day. The s.s. Easby has arrived from Sydney. She left on the 30th, but has no late news. SYDNEY. December 30th. The New South Walea Parliament opens on the 27 th inst. During December six thousand meals and fifteen hundred cases of shelter were afforded at^jhe city night refuge and the soup kitchen. The markets are inactive. MELBOURNE. A large fire occurred at Sandridge in Beach-street. Several buildings were des troyed and a large amount of property was damaged. The cause is attributed to incen diarism. •i" i • Sir Redmond Barry is to be sworn in acting Governor, on the departure of Sir George Bowen. • ...

No business is doing : In the, continuation of the Intercolonial cricket match, New South Wales made 86 in four wickets; Thompson scored 35. ADELAIDE.

Shipping parcels, wheat have sold at 4s y flour £10 5s per ton.

TELEGRAPHIC.

ALEXANDRA.

«IPer Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The wheat Crop. Keafßßg crops has commenced here among the natives", and they are turning .out welL There will be upwards ef 2000 bushels of wheat for sale at Kopua alone. :T. ' J ' _ Subscriptions for Colonel Lyons testi monial fund are coming in fast.' l

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

-„..,.-.' . This day. The Ohinemutu races are postponed till the 14th and 15th inst. The wheaft crop throughout the district woks splendid.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From cur own Correspondent.) , , Thia day.

District Court. " •/'••; At the District Court, William Smith, a bankrupt, liabilities, >£192; assets, nil, was discharged. The case Hosking v. Thomas, claim £68 «a., for work done on behalf of the New Zealand. Quartz.-Crushing. Company, was adjourned to Auckland as being more con*-' vonient to the plaintiff, residing at Onehtmga, ■nd the defendant at Coromandel, and the Witnesses being in both places and Auckland. -_ Mining News- Ine Manukau had a rich show of gold in No 3 r eef to-day. <~,., Tne Bendigo Independent has started crushing 20tons. -•> ~,,,, , The Watchman is getting a nice show of K°«l in tn« «top^3, and will shortly start crushing about 30 tons.

COROMANDEL.

prom our Own Correspondent.) This day. .- w Vessel Aground. . wangapoua Mills are advertising for 50 ; Large contracts are out. * vessel in Kennedy Bay supposed to be ( c Columbia, with 40,000 feet of timber W°am is aground. The timber is being No damage to boal;. , in Jaa^B McCaiten, settler, has been ""nmoned for refusing to pay Captain uirl « ■ ' °^ the Hauraki, passage money TTi?l? 8 abusive language, for ,^^ [wa advocates* that the new master .£^P aB2» School be requested to teach . *■• . . , %&'isiS 'r, ' - : :.■■':r.' .. ■ '•■■' - "-.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS

Alleged Murder.

■POUT CHALMERS

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

Thomas Bassett has been arrested on sus picion of having murdered his mate, George Aldridge, during a drunken spree. Both are fishermen in the harbour. An inquest will be held to-day.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day. Excursionists Grievance. The excusion to Picton on. New "Sear's Day was as disagreeable as that of Boxing Day was pleasant. The Phoebe to-day brought back seventeen who were left be hind on excursion day, and terrible was the escape of their pent up wrath when landed here. They formed a committee to remedy their grievance, by suing the company for damages, for starting from Picton before the advertised time, which was undoubtedly done. There were too many sea lawyers on the committee, and the counsels clashed so much, and so many amendments were pro posed without any being carried, that their ideas got hopelessly mixed, and a separation in confusion too p)ace. It is doubtful whether legal proceedings will take place. Overplus of Labour in Wellington. The Post denies that there is a large body of unemployed men hanging about town, and explains the fact that if two hundred applied for a billet as storeman it was because many new arrivals were Dot brought up to bard work, and jostle each other in applying for anything a cut above nay vying. This is only partially true, there being a large number here ready to dig and delve, though no signs of poverty or overcrowding of the labor market are to be seen about town. Opinion on Judge Gillies The Times to-day ridicules the idea that politics had anything whatever to do with the appointment of Judge Gillies. While admitting his ability as a keen debater, it says his remarkably aggressive and impractic able nature would always effectually prevent him leading an organised party to opposition, a fact well known to every politician. .It considers the appointment therefore a grace ful act on the part of the Government, and creditable to both parties. The "Times" on Sir George Grey. The Times to-day, alluding to the proposal to elect Sir George Grey, says that " while an opposition under Mr Gillies was hardly possible, it was altogether impossible under Sir George Grey, who will neither lead nor drive. By all means let Sir George Grey be elected, and the Opposition will at once take back the gift which the Government be stowed by elevating Mr Gillies to the Bench."

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Supreme Court. The trial of Whitmore for embezzlement t of the funds of the Lyttleton Lumpers 'society in going on all day, and will probably last till to-morrow. The town is very dull nothing stirring.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

At the Supreme Court George William Price, for robbery from the person, was sen tenced to three monthg ; Alexander Clark, for an unnatural offence, to ten years, and for indecent assault to three years ; WilHam Rich, for larceny as a bailee, to two years.

TARANAKI.

(Per Press Telegram Company.) This day. The quarter's Customs returns shew an increase of £556.

The- first land sale in the Moa block is advertised ; 5000 acres are scheduled. Part to be sold on deferred payments ; the re mainder by auction on February 10. Major Atkinson leaves for Wellington on the 11th inst.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

"Fanchon the Cricket" was repeated to a good house last night. Miss Amy Stone again played the singular character of Fan chori with success. The company, as a whole, appeared last night to enter more thoroughly into the spirit of the piece, and the second performance, as is usually the case, went much more smoothly than the first. Miss Stone confirmed her good im pressions, and was again enthusiastically received, and enjoyed the honor of several "calls." To-night a new piece entitled " The Pearl op Savoy" is .to,be represented, in which Miss Stone will take the part of the heroine. The play, from what we hear, is an exceedingly interesting; one,' anid; the part one peculiarly adapted to the favorable dis play of Miss Stone's histrionic abilities. ( Wp. recommend our readers to go and see for themselves. - "-•'■■

DOMAIN BOARD.

A meeting of the Domain Board was held this morning at which the following members were present j—His Worship the Mayor ; Messrs Fenton, Hughes, Brett, Heale and Mitford. - j ■ - - -■- .. . .... STANLEY-STREET ALLOTMENTS.

A letter from Mr Baird was received, offering to take certain allotments in Stan ley-street for nursery purposes ,on a five years' term, üb:£if< 10s per annum; and iot ten years longer subject to twelve months' notice. f 1 , It was agreed to allow Mr Baird to lease the ground for 'five years without any other arrangement

PROPOSED NEW SITE FOR HOSPITAL

Messrs Fenton and Brett, who had been appointed a sub-committee to report upon a proposed exchange of land near Park-street, between the Domain Board and the Hospital Endowment Trustees were to have.brought up a report on the subject this morning, but Mr Fenton stated that it had been thought advisable not to make out a report without having the matter further ventilated as there :was a good deal of feeling about it. Mr. Rice, on behalf of the Provincial Government, was in attendance, and a letter was read from that gentleman* on behalf of the Provincial Secretary enclosing a.cqp_y_of_ memorandum by the Commissioner of Crown Lands, of the proposed exchange with tra- A long discussion ensued upon the matter. The piece of land to be giyen^ over by the Domain Board isa valuable piece, having a good frontage in Park-street and^takiog in the brow of Hhe hill oa whick the present blockhouse stands. 7; U - ;__ Mr Hughes objected to the exchange, as the inhabitants of the Graften Road would lose their present entrance to the Domain by ; . the footpath through the piece. , T -^ .... Mr fenton thought as good ._ an entrance might be obtainedi'by the road~J ound the southern boundary of tb^blQck^ou^ '- _- Mr Brett was surprised to learn that the Government intended to do away with the present footpath leading to the, ' Domain. He would oppose the exchange of land unless a path was reserved for the use of the public. This opinion was not generally coincided with, and eventually the Board left the matter in the hands of the committee, a resolution having been proposed by Mr Hughes and passed, that the committee exchange of lands with the Hospital Com miuwoners be instructed to maintain all tne

present entrances to the Domain and foot paths thereon." An opinion was also generally expressed that, .the Hospital Com-^ missioners should not be allowed to build up to the Domain boundary. ACCLIMATIZATION SOOISTY.. An application was received from the Secretary of the Acclimatisation Society setting forth the disadvantages the Society laboured under in having no legal title to • their grounds. After some discussion, on the motion of Mr Heale, seconded by Mr Brett, the Secre tary was instructed to reply that it was im possible at present that further title be given to the land. MAYOR PRIME'S ELECTION. A letter was read from the Town Clerk, acquainting tbe Secretary that Mr Prime having been elected Mayor would be a mem ber of the Board. ACCOTJNT3. Some accounts ha ring been passed for payment, the meeting was adjourned till to morrow at noon, when the Committee on exchange of lands are to present their report.

NEW SCOTTY'S HILL G.M. CO.

An extraordinary meeting of* the New Scotty's Hill Gold Mining Company was held to-day at the registered office of the company. The meeting had been adjourned from the 23rd December, in consequence of there not being sufficient shareholders present'on that occasion to enable the meeting to pass a winding-up resolution. The legal manager, Mr Mesrs, stated that more than sufficient proxies had been obtained for-.-the purpose, and after some little talk, it was moved by Mr Walker, and seconded by Mr West, '• That Mr Meers be requested to wind-up the company, in conformity with clause 112 of the Mining Companies Acb." The motion was carried unanimously. On the motion of Mr Barrington, it was resolved that the books, and other property of the company, be made over to Mr Meers.

was ftviNiNQ Star, wsimESBAY^ jAfluiKir C ia?s.



We that Garrett Brothers of Walcefield-street, are sacrificing the re mainder of their stock of boots and shoes before removing to their new and commo dious building—advt.



, To the Ijadies of Auokland. —I have received from London, per R.M.S. Cyphrenes, a beautiful stoclcof Long length and Kinglet Hair, and Khali be happy to execute orders on the shortest notice.— Fiiancis J. Siiortt, City Hair Cutting liooirm, next Lewisson's, Jeweller, opposite the Union Bank.



Shortt's HAiR-CDTiijrofAi/OON, three doors below the Greyhound Hotel Fixat-class Attention, Civility and Cleanliness.— (Advt).



COFFEE !— Brown, Bairett, and Co.'s Standard Coffees both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s iSxcelsior Coffee deserves preference to and Coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note tho brand. Sold at almost every grocery es tablishment in town and province.—Advt.



MISSING— A BOX delivered by mistake from the steamer Hero, labelled "A. S.P."—Any person returning-the same to the office of the Auckland Steam Packet Coruxjimy will be re warded. TjIOR'WHANG APOUA. JufsflsljaSi^' The Cutter ■STTY-iTUmm Fannie Will leave at 5 p.m. THIS DAY (Wednesday). C. A. HARRIS. 6th January, 1375. TIT ANTED, Thirty good BUSH MEN.-Apply to C A. HARRIS, Jon. Whangapoa, January 2,1874. VJTT ANTED, fifty Bushmen.— "Apply to CHARLES LITTLE, Contractor, Whangapoa, ;i • WANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Apply to Mrs G. S. Jalrins, Pouaonby Road. "\}U ANTJbD, a Waiter.—Apply E. 79" Waters, Confectioner, Queer-street. XJkf ANTED, a General Servant for VV Epsom —Apply E. Waters, Oosfectioner, Queen-street. - \hj ANTED, a person to adopt, a 'W boy two year old ; will be fully given up.— Apply by letter to JO. S., Star office. ANTED, a General Servant- Apply to-Mrs Stannus Jones, Franklin Road, Ponaonby. . W~ ANTED, a Boy to assist in a Store,—Apply " E," Star office. WANTED a Boy, about 14 or 15 years old, at Herbert H. Smith's Oven and Range Maker, Auckland Iron Wbrks, Durham-street. West. .'. -r ___ A NTED, a' Billiard Marker. — Apply Waiteniata Hotel. , WAJSTED, a good Cook, with references. —Apply to Mrs Campbell, One-trtee Hill; or at the office of Brown and Campbell, Shortland-atreet;.) & ;:«f)/ ANTED, the Public to know that Riordan has Opened a first-class Cafe in conneotfonf with the Hotel, Fort-street. Breakfast, Dinner, or Tea, comprising all the delicacies of the Seasoa—One Shillings . ANTED; "a x 'respectable Girl to make herself generally useful—Apply to'J. Levy, 210, Queen: street. r _ j WANTED, a Situation as Gardener; good references can be given.—Apply by letter to'B.B.'Star Office ■ ANTED, a first-class "Waiteress for town; and good General Servants for Coromandel, Lakes and town— Apply early, ten Colls Select Registry Office, Upper Queen-street. WANTED, an unfurnished Bed room near Queen-street, by a respectable middle-aged lady, -where a sewing machine would not be objected to. —jAddress V.2 , Star office."' J~ WANTED, a young man to drive a "■" Horse and Cart, an.d assist in the Grocery business; one with some knowledge of the Trade pre ferred,—Olanvile.&Jßllyett, 14*,,.Qaeen-sjireet. ~ WANTED Employment by a young . married man, wages not so much an object as situation. References given.—Address "J.A.,"Post-office, Newton. ANTED, a Boy, must be strong and accustomed to the Blaeksmithing.— Apply J. C. Currie, Queen-street t ~.-. , « A^TED, a good useful Lad, to ride for orders; one accustomed to horses 1 preferred.—Apply at Grafton Road Store. ■ \\T ANTE D, a. good General Servant,;* - \jf\ references required.—Apply- to Mrs Cos ' gbave, Mount Eden. , % --• ••• ' " A'NTEDj a Girl.about 16 years" of age to proceed to "the Bay if Islands.— ..Apply; to Mrs Upton; Grey-street;' •■'' ' ;' 10 BUTCHERS. —Wanted a.young., Man. —Apply to J. LONatEY^ Onehunga. ANTED,' a' respectable Girl, as ~ General Servant. —Apply to Mrs Cleal;"Kara ngahape Road; -neaiv the i Windmill. References re quired, r ' ■ ~*iji ■ V ? ANTED, ai goad » "Siwidler.—. Apply to g. Quick, Victoria-street. ;iTr7ANTED' to XET,.^a; si^ropfried W' ••■ House [adjoining Mr E. lWayte's,;in,Seafleld View ; also, a six-roomea House in Franklin, Eoad.-^ ----Apply Mr Jackman, Nelson-street. W" ANTED, a situation as Qoach man, groom, or cook, "can make "himself (generally useful; good referances.—Addressee.W.Jl., ul ah uuice^ "'■ ;;"' '■'- ■' '-t f *?• - • ■■■'•' AJNTED, a good General Servant, ■understands plain cooking.—Apply between 10 and 1 o'clock to Mrs Nation, St Georges Bay Boad, Parnell ' ANTED, a Servant'for a clergy man's house in the country —Apply at JUrs Carr's, top of Newton Hoad, between 9 ana II a m, on Thursday, ' WANTED, two strong Lads, and a Girl,—Apply R. Reeves, Batcher, Hobson street.



WANTED, a young Man as an Assistant in a General Store ; one having experience preferred. Must have good references, -.apply to Fleming; aed Stevenson, Onehunga WANTED," a Person'to'"take out goods; a good living obtainable.—Apply to J. Green, Ilobsou-strett. A-ifTED to RENT,- for about a fortnight, a light* Spring Cart or Waggon, .■with horse. - Address E.F., S_AB pities, Auckland, enclosing terms, &c .< .' ' ANTED KNOWN—That I have ' 100' caSeS of' Apple!! only Gp per case ; Apples 6 lbs. for Is ; Pears, 5 lbs. foi' Is; Onions, 5 lbs. for ' Is. -Be in Time ! ■ .Tpv One Week only 1 1!— Apply to H. Watts, Pitt-street. ' ■ ■ ' W" ~ ANTEDI_NO WJV," that Evqau and Co 's Dying and Cleaning Establish ment his been REMOVED from SViortland-street to Welie^lay-street East, opposite the Golden Crown Brewery Ladies and gentlemen waited upon for ordeis by leaving their address by post, or at the office, "W'ellesley.streCt last, opposite Golden Of own Brewery. -^ . ANTED to LET, unfurnished, in one of the best localities of Aucklind, two bedrooms and a sittin^room with use of kitchen : all large and airy; Bouse nearly new; Term 3 very moderate —For ad'lress apply Star office, ANTED early in March, a good General Servant for Epsom.—Apply Mr J. Brown, Symonds-street. References required. ANT. fcJ) &_» OWN.: that Mr .' W. F JONES has REMOVED lrs~pls.ee of business frcm WeHesley-slreet to those commodious new buildings immediately opiosite Mr T. McMaster's Drapery Warehsuse. \V. W.J'a customers will receive Iho ussiial .prompt attention to their cowmai.fls, and thrsa 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 risnos and Harmoniums and New Music is always in stock, at the most reasonable pvices. Note the address—W. F. JO NES, Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, Queen-street. : _ \/| / ANTED, good General Servants, * B ou3ercafds —Apply to Mrs Lucy, Servants Registry office. Victoria-street. __ = |^/ ANTED, 500 tons of iAd V» Brass, CJopper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Mutjttz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and ; Rags ; also, Bottles;' Cast-off Clothing,, _c., at BATTYE & CO.'S London _Tarine Store, Old Market, Q,ue«n-stre«t. Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager \\T AJN TEjj KJS O WJM .—The under- V v signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards : Between Fort and Custom house-street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. W. & Cr. WTNSTONE. WANTED, the ladies of Auckland to know Mrs Colls' has not disposed of her Kcgistry office, or ever had any connec tion with Mrs Home, but on account of increase of business has removed to Upper Queen-street, opposite Army and Navy Hotel. A NTHi) KNOWN, that __lli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Hones, Cattle, Sheep, *c , continues to give the greatest satisfaction t© all who use it. It is a certain cure;for Lameness, Swellings, Sprains, Over-reaches, Bruisei, Sores, mi Cuts of every kind. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on application, -t-010 agent for Auckland, W. S. JOMES, Saddler, Queen street WAITED KJN U W JN~ THAT K. D. SYK E S Has just received ex Hydaapes, a fine assortment of Ladies Gold and Silver Watches, Gold Alberts and Chains (Ecglish), Hall marked, Gold Lockets, Alumi nium Chains and Alberts Michol Silver 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 sacend charge for 12 months. Working men's Watches^ AIS TED, Purchasers for China Tea Sets, Toilet Sets, Dinner Services. &c. Also Glass Cups and Saucers, Plates, Dishes, Com pnrts, Baskets, Candlesticks, Vases, and Fancy Goods innumerable just landed ex Hydaspes, Wai tangi, &c, at C. Meritt's,sl, Victoria-street, few doors above Albert-street. —— ¥;/AiSiTED,'the general pubiic to 9 ' know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets, has o_ sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Limo, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokeci and Ked-Rum Felloes, *c *c, always on hand. A large supply of the best XewcastleCoke nowon hand W~ ANTED KNOWN, that I terrible slaughter is now being perpetrated n Wakefleld-rtreet in the shape of cutting down the prices ot Boots and Shoes, as will be scon by adver tisement,— Garrett Brothero, Dublin House, Wake fleld-street. ,_ AJNTJBIi, Everybody to know that W. 8. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, Is appointed Solo Agent for Ellimau'a Celebratoii Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, and Soros of every kind. Second consignment per Jubilee just opened. iT^TrISD to tiELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B.—Highest price given for all kinds of old MetaI.—ALFKBD SM.ABT, next to Blue Po3t, Victoria-street. WANTED KftOWN, thatHo Go_»ib is prepared to supply all klnda of Timber and other Building materials, including Sabies, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, .Ac&c., at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house- Btreot. WANTED KNOWN, that the PANTHEON is an Industrial Exhibition, and shows what,canibe done in the way. of supplying Clothing made to measure and well shrunk *t a less price than usually paid for ready-made Garments.— Ford, Potter and Co. The Pantheon, Queen-street. ANTED, the public to call and examine our special lines in HATBJ I Men's Alpines, from 3s 6d; Men's Straws. Is ; Men s Drill Wire Brim, Is 6d. A large assortment of all the latest styles. Solar, Dukes, Oxforda, Knowsley, Charlie, Prince, Baton, Livingstone, Suez, _c, &c. —Ford, Potter, and Co.; The Pantheon, Queen street. * XHI AJNTED KNOWN, that The W Pantheon is the only House in Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices. Trousers, from 15s : Trousers and Vests, from ,_ss^i Paget and Mourning Coats, fc\.m 355; Galatea and Sac Coats, from 20s ; Hiding Hb-iits, from 50s; Bnys Suits of Colonial Tweeds, and warranted a good article, _qs.— Ford, Potter & Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street. WANTED, to call special attention to ouc 15s Trousers to order, made from all wool-Tweeds arid thoroughly well shrunk.—Ford, Potter & Co, The Pantheon Queen-street. ANJ-jD KNOWN, that Ford, Potter & Co .are very busy ; our orders in creasing daily. Please call early in the week. We keep faith with the public at The Pantheon, opposite City Hall, Queen-street. ~ '. ' ' ufl¥Y_T K-.-js.-o.WN YV -HAT E. CHAI.ME RS, PLTTMBBB AND GAS FITTER S, — - j (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Business in Upper Queen-street, two doors above G-. Staines. Bvery description of Plumbing. G-asfitting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron. Work. done. Lift and Force Pumps fitted/ up and repaired., ;Firpt-class work guaranteed. /THE NATIONAL.- ,BAN:K OF i NEW ZEALAND (LlM___i_>).' ". . i i < ■ •• - t;-,;.-(, i , r, ~ rj ■~,. -. capital . J. i'.1'J.1..:.'.'...'.': r .'.M,<ioc},m SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL £1,000,000 ~ Notice is hereby given that an interim Dividend has been declared, at the rate of six per cent.'per' annum for the half-year, ending 30th September last. Same will be paid at the several branches through out the colony on receipt of advices"by.post from London. • The Kegister of Shareji kept in'ihe cr>l6ny-■will be CLOSED from Ist proximo till 15th .idem, both days inclus've. "'^ v ''-*■ " ■ ADAM BTONES ( i r ■ ■.-••»-,:. J Inspector, aqd Grenieraij'Manager. _ Wellington, 31st December, 1874. , __-. LODGE UNITED SJERTICE, 421,1.0. An Emergency Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in the Lodge Room, Masonic Hotel, on TIIU.RB DAY EVENING next, January 7th, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. . < — Visiting brethorn are invited. By order - ' - • J. M. PBMBERXOI*, — Booretwjr.



FOUND, a Handkerchief and a pair of Gold Earrings.—Apply to Mrs B. Jessop, near Orphan Home, Howe-street. GOOD BOARD & RESIDENCE.— Enquire of W. 0. Dennes, Albert Buildings, opposite Savings Bank, Queen-street. ■ SCHOOJNER WANTED to load at the Thames River for the South.— Apply to John Reid, Commerce-street, Auckland. TCT~aB~SON CORPS, A.R.V; A MEETING of the Hobson Corps will be held at Head-quarters, Wellington-street, on TUESDAY Evening next, the 12th instant, ».t. 8 o'clock, to elect a Captain. By order. ! W. G. CONNOLLY, 3 Secretary. January C, 1875. ___^ STOLEN or STRAYED from One ■ lmnga, on or about the 12tli.of December a Stf&Wberry HEIFEB, branded V on the milking side. A reward of £1 will bo given if found straying, and £10' for. the apprehension and conviction of the offenders if stoieti-.^Mrs. H. Austin, Symonds-stroet, Onehunga. . b" p —— ° M- Mrs. Laman's Pupils will re-assemble on THURS DAY 14th January. Tlle Evening Dancing Class will re-commence on_Wednesday, 6th January. DUND, this day, in the Auckland 1 Hotel Dining Boom, a Cheque -Apply to the Waiter. — TlSo LET, a comfortable Six-roomed A Cottage with large garden.—Apply to Mrs F. Lambourne, near Kewton Post-street. UttNlbHriD APARTMENTS. —A Lady ■ whose husband is seldom at home, re quires two Furnished Rooms with use of Kitchen. State terms and particulars, S. J. H.,; Star office. VdELAIUE FLO UIV . ROBERTON& CO., DURHAM-STKEET. T \ STEPHENSON& CO.'S CELEBRATED COFFEES, rEXHIBITION BRAND, I _AGL_ BRAND, CROWN BRAND, Are to be procured at all respectable Grocori and Storekeepers throughout the i Province of Auckland. D. STEPHENSON & CO., W, YNDHAM STREET, . ' AUCKLAND. 0 SHIPWR IGa T S AND OTHERS. — A Ship Draughtsman of twenty years experience, just arrived, will bo happy to give Lessons in Drafting and laying off.—Address by letter to W.F.W., Stak office. Auckland. ! npo LJbT, a nbe-roomed Dwelling, JL within fifteen minutes walk of the Union Bank. —Appl? to F. L. Primo,_-2, Insurance Buildir-gs. SPUING VILLA «J_M_NA__Y, PON3ONBY. Mr and Mrs W. J W, ADDEY request their Pupfls t > Ee-ii«sfinble on Mond»y, Hth January. Town Pupils may have Qnart-rly Tickets for Mr F. Quick's 9 am omnibus by leaving their n_me3 at his office. —— -Y7- i c. T O R I A. INSURANCE COMPANY. ) ■ , FI R E AND MARINE. FIRE RISKS accepted at Lowest Current Bates of Prenpinm. MARINE RTSK3 on Cargoes and Hulls of Vessels taken on favoiatile terras. WOOL Insured, with average on each bales. LdS3E3 promptly and liberally settled, either in Great Britain or in the Colonies. ■HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, ', Agen_b,"-_5, Qu_kn-str__t. T rl O~ ~g! ~,. T, A Meeting .of Good Templars will be held on THURSDAY Evening next, to welcome the Hon. S. D. Hastings, P.8.W.G.T., on his arrival from America. \, , _ » Full particulars as to place of meeting and time in next.issae. S . BROOKING, W.G , Sec. -13OYAL INSURANCE.; COMPAQY. AIMANAC3, (Book and Sheet), for the year 1875. can now be had on application at the Company's The Book contains the New Zealand Customs Tariff, Stamp Duties, Rates of Pg3t»ge, and Other nsef _1 Statistics Tables, and Information. Influential Sub-Agents ara required for the suburbs and out-districts of this province. Application to be made by letter, addressed to . " GEO. WM. JONES, ( Agent. Office: Hobson's Buildings, • ; j shortland-Btieet, Auckland, January 1, 18/5. { a 1 -l*-—■ ■■ ——■ ■* i 1 Ty X A T -T X A ;! T c (,*-■■ ■■■*- * NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, i Begs to draw special attention to his GENT LE Ml E[N' S- O TIT FIT TIN G, MERCERY, TAILOEING DEPARTMENTS. The following will be found worthy of inspection :— GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING, Our Gwn mske »eO in-j nttiicu GENTLEMEN'S HATS, In all the nowest styles GENTLEMEN'S SHIRTS, In White, Silk, Crape, &c, &c. "GENTLEMEN'S SCARFS AND TIES, A choice selection' ■ f GENTLEMEN'S COLLARS, y In all shapes, linen and linen faced GENTLEMEN'S HOSIERY,,... rv ... Of every description GENTLEMEN'S GLOVES, ,?: i Colored and Lavender Kid, &c ,*c GENTLEMEN'S PORTMANTEAUX AND ; BAGS. UMBRELLAS, Latest improvements. > BOYS' CLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. BOYS' SILK SUITS, the latest novelty. THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT Is still under the management of Mr WRIGHT "" whose abilities are too well known to require comment. Every Garment guaranteed hand-aewn and thoroughly shrunk. NO MACHINE WORK"



pEINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Manager Mr G. W Collier Scenic Artist MrTomKemp THIRD APPEARANCE OF MISS AMY STONE, . Production of the Great Drama, ia five Acts, THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, January 8, 1875, THE PEARL OP SAVOY, Or, MOTHER'S PRAYBR. In which AMY STOJS\E will introduce her celebrated CORNET SOLO andDancea pas de deux with Mr H. F. Stone , Marie .. .. Amy Stove Pierrot (with pas de sabots, original) .. H. F. Stone In preparation, the Great Sensation Drama, CIGARETTE, - THE LITTLE LEOPARD OF FRANCE, Prices of Admission :—Dress Circle, 4s Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. JBox Plan at Upton's. T3OARD OF EDUCATION. TEACHEES for the following Schools are required :—' Girl's School at Remuera Boy's do at Newmarket School at Mercury Bay Do at Tapu (Hastings). '• Apply at the office of the Boatd in Wyndham street. TJAKER'S GRAND HIBERMCON. ODDFELLOWS' BALL, Loine-stjiebt. FAREWELL BENEFIT. OF MR JOHN MORAN, LAST NIGHT ' . ; op ' BAKER'S UNRIVALLED COMPANY. T ODGE ST. ANDREW, 418, S.C. An Emergency Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in the Lodga Room, Star Hotel, on THURS DAY. 7th inst. at 7.30 p. m - Visiting brethren are invited to attend. M. NICCOL. R.W.M. -VTEWCASTLE COAL. NOW LAND ING, - Ex DBRTVftNT, FOR SALE ALONGSIDE VESSEL," ' In lots to suit buyers at 4 s PER T ON, CA S H JAMES W. TV' AL£ ER, J OUSTOM HOUSE-STREET. HHHE BEACH, NORTH SHORE.-^: JL Bed ana Sitting Rooms, 'unfurnished, with use of Kitchen; lofty rooms ; pleasant situation.—Apply for address Flagstaff Hotel. -pLLERSLIE SPORTS. Winners in the late Athletic Sports at Ellerslie Gardens can receive their Prizes on applying TO MOKROW, between the hours of three and four, at Mr R. Graham's oflice in High-street. MPHE PRIZES of the Calcutta JL \ Sweeps on the Hurdle Race, Grand Stand Handicap, and Steeplechase, will be Paid at the Occidental Hotel TO-MORROW (Wednesday) night, at 8 p.m. ■ EDWARD PERKINS. OST— A small Scotch Terrier Dog, on Sunday night last, nearly opposite the Caledonia Hotel, Symonds-street.—The finder on leaving it at the Commercial Hotel, Shortland-street, will receive a reward. If not, the Police are on the lookout. __ HPENDERS required for Shingling a X House.— Apply 24, Wellington-street. .: g EWLNG MACHINES. I am now agent for all the old-established and best Sewing Machines known, viz. :. Singers' Tho mas', Howe's, Howe'simproved, Wheeler and Wison, Nuasey and Pillings' improved' 'Little Stranger" and' 'Wanza.' A large Stock to select fron -A printed guarantee given with each machine, uu istaking to keep it In order for twelve months free o charge. Repairs pro perly done... Needles, oil, and extras. GEO. W. HESLOP,. The Fitting Shop, Vulcan' Lane. JOHN HENDEESONV late of Alloa, tJ [Clacimuna»hire, Scottandt will hear of some thing to his adcantage_hy communicating 'with- R Thompson, Cnitie-street, Pott Chalmers. ~" () CARPENTERS— Tenders re oeived until THURSDAY NEXT, for the Erec tion of House and Shop, labour pnly,,, For particulars apply to C. La Roohe, Kyber Pass Road. "DAY OF ISLANDS COAL YABD, r' ci-K BREAKWATER-HO AD. -" 250 tons BAY COAL on sale, atrreduced prices. HEJfRY ;&niFILLAN; •':- - I"l Agent. January 4; 1874. __J : \ LL Accounts due to Mr J. M. IjL Fbazbb, late of the High School, must, be, paid to Mr Wayte, of Queen street, o,a, or before 18th instant, otherwise they will be handed over to a solicitor for recovery.—January 4,1875. ..n. ■ TO-MORROW MORNING, AT THE MARKET. pbta td ;e a"' W. DOWDEN . HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at ths Market, To-morrow, Thursday Morning, at 10 O'CLOCK, 40 sacks POTATOES. TO-MORROW. ' IMMIGRANTS' FITTINGS, WATER TAN^S/" BEAD-PIPING, E. & H. IS A,-A C S WILL sell by auction/on board the Assaye, from London, The whole of the Immigrants' Cabin Fittings Piping, Boilers and Cooking Utensils, &c, &c^ sALK at|ei.even! o'clock bsarv.



TUESDAY, JANUARY 12.,.-'" EXTENSIVE FURNITURE SALE. PONSONBY ROAD. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE received instructions from Mr W; C. Hill, who is leaving for the Sooth, to sell, at hi* residence. Park House Ponsonfty Road, on Tuesday, January 12, at 11 o clock, THE WHOLE OF HIS VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising . Valuable Trtchord Pianoforte, by Bora, In rosewood ; Handsome Drawing-room Suite, upholstered in bluo rep, consisting of Couch, two Easy-chairs, and six Chairs; Handsome Walnut Centre Table, carved legs ; Walnut. Canterbury, 'VCry Handsome targe Gilt Mirror, "Worked Fencer :Stool, Cedar Bookcase and Cheffonier, glass front ; Cedar Telescopic Dining Table, extra leaves; Hairnseated Couch and six Chairs, Easy Chair, Case Australian Birds, Chinese Worbox. Fenders and Steel Fireirons, Water-Color Paintings, Curtains and -Curtain Poles,'. I-Ustr^a,; Vases, Klnra Half-Tester Bedstead, Spring Matress, Marble Wash stand, Rimu Chests Drawers. Cedar Toilet Glasses, Brussels Carpets, Walnut Timepieces, Engravings, - ■<.. Rimu Che'ffonier, Toiletware, Rimu; French Bed stead, Hair Mattress, Bath, Glass and Chlnaware, , Plated ware, Gagozene, Cane seated Chairs, wasn* stands, Dressing Tables, Ornaments, Iron Bedstead, Palliasses, Patent Mangled Pair Buggy Lamps, Kero sene Lamps, Kitchen Utensils, Garden Tools, Pure Brahma Fowls, &c, &c, ■ i &c. I, " ! THURSDAY, NOON. KA RAN GAH APEI ROAD. . HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, FLUTE 'ORGAN, &c. ' R. A ±Tt H U R HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr E. Glanvilue, who is leaving for England, to sell by auction, at his residence, Karan gahape Road, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock noon, His Household Furniture and Effects, consisting . : ; of Parlour, Dining-room, Bedroom, and [ . Kitchen Furniture, Rimu Suite, in leather; Loo Tables, Dining Table, Chess Table, . • Brussels Carpet, Chairs, Curtains, Pictures, Books, Clock, Oilcloth Carpets, Riniu Half tester Bedsteads, Iron Bedstead, Iron Cot, - Palliasses, Mattrasses, Toilet Table, Toilet Glasses, Washstands, Chest Drawers, Kitchen Furniture and Utensils, Colonial Oven, China; Glass, and Earthenware. Also, A French Flute Organ. FRIDAY, JANUARY 8. "~ FURNITURE SALE AT LATE RESI DENCE OF MR LACKLAND, PARNELL. B. TON X S ■' & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell, on , s / 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 of Drawers, Bedsteads, Wardrobe, Washstands, Toilet Ware, Stove, Washing Machine, Kitchen i Utensils, Brockeryware and Crystalware, ■*Sc, &c. THURSDAY, JANUARY 7. HANDSOME WALNUT PIANOFORTE. HAIR-SEATED; COUCH AND CHAIRS, &c, &c, &c, IN PRINCES-STREET AT TWO' •"* , : O'CLOCK. THE Subscribers have 'been instruc- , : ted by Mr C* Samuels, who leaves Auckland pet. ~:.. * * • | Hero, to sell at' his residence opposite the Masonic ■.:'.;■ Hotel, Princes-street, on Thursday next, 7th inst., at TWO O'CLOCK, ', '.'.".. , ....,,, , His Household '" Furniture, Handsome :! Piano-,, * forte" in Walnut/ by Kelly," nearly new. ! with Patent Action and Seven Octave* ; Hair- \ ■ .■.;.; : ' seated Couch; four Chaiis and Easy Chair, •* Cheffonier, Dining Tabie, Pair Curtains and '._ -, ' : Pole Kerosine Lamps;- Chandelier,-Carpet^ _ ■*• * ; Double and Single Bedstead*, Marble >iop washstands and. ware, Chest drawers. Hip and foot Baths, Perambulator, Cooking utensil*, 3-£ ( Stove, &c, &c. —- -t. *j \ -;m:\ i* l, fi ' SAMUEL COCHRAJNE & SON, .• : ; ; ' '•* Auctioneers. THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1875. £• .- -:•;;•"■- , ' .i..f.>-., , • \." . | {■<-■■» ■~■«, r- ' \, ' , ~ '"'" "'' ' .'' f| \ \ r'j'^Bpßirexchange;-" J\" -- ;■■'■■;: '■■ ,i i »----«■--•--;-,.'■ -.■■: '•; -i- "f. •'-■*•!.-■>■•: ■ :.:■-■.,-' ' ■•'"■": ■ ;■"■'■!<■ STOCK OF GROCERIES, &c, PUR t CHASED AT. THE, LATE SALE OF MESSRS MURPHY 2 | BROS. ESTATE. :...'■■ L ..-•;•■.■■.' -G. W. BINNEY XT, AS;^received instructions from XX. Mr Stuart, to sell by auction, at the Cam Ixr change, on Thursday, the 7th January, at 11 o'clock sharp, STGC^: JOF GROCERIES, ' ' k ' '; : Consisting of— . . ' OILMAN'S l STORE,'' (3 sssss , SSTC i ■ '•'■■': ■■'■'■ ■"■-;• v~. TUeSwholelotwll be sold without tha slißhtest.. . .wserva., . , .. ...'„ _\l, '""'. -■ ~: Terms at Sale. ~. "'■. FRIDAY, JANUARYS. ROSEWOOD AND. WALNUT PIANOFORTES, v ;. ft ■/, CELEBRATED LONDON AND. PARIS ~ 'fr .■ . MAKERS. 'y' J- ■-' X ;'; rfIHE Subscribers "sell, at the -Rooms, - JL Fort-sfreet, on Frldaay n«t, Bth inst, at 12 o'clock, Walnut Pianoforte^ by Allison-* Sons .'_. / : „ „ ~ ZlegUr Kosewood .%,< t,, .CoUard & Collsid „ „ Hppkinson „ „ Debain ~.."^*4i.l .■',»'.. : v ; i•• .^^^■-... - - •-;-■ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, FRIDAY,' JANUA^RY-8. [ MAHOGANY CHEFFONIER. - 1| 1 WARDROBE. HOU SE H ai* D--F URN. I T U-ft^E. THE Subscribers wills e.ggHj. at - the liiart, Fort-street^^nJridJy^^t,^! eleven .o'clock, " . at~ .. .■*.■"• *' -.■■■■:.■> 9;"'"' Household Furniture, Mahogany Cheffonier, Large Kauri Wardrobe, Ironwork, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ▲notiohters.