WAIWERA (Hot Springs).

«*ERPIGEOK EXPRESS] Mi D nie Casey just eengers Weather delightful. Landing furmture and Chr, st ma ß fare. Geese galore! ™ VLli SPirit8' Intend to kee P Christmas ia che good old style. Gift by late viator to t^ e library of a valuable illustrated JJlCtlOnr^y. A party Qf visitors j ust atarted tor a trip up the river. Preparations are »eirjg made for holiday sports, to consist of U.arse racing, boating, and a host of other amusements. The fountain is finished ; formal opening on New "> ears Day. A special jet of Florida water to " play" for the ladies, -ditto ecm de vie for gentlemen.

NEWTON ELECTION. — UNOPPOSED RETURN OF MR SWANSON.

The nomination of a representative to serve in the New Parliament for the district of Newton took place to-day in the Newton Academy. A large number of persons assembled but the business passed, off very quietly. Col. Balneavis the Returning Officer conducted the proceedings. Having read the writ and the notice issued in pursuance thereof, the Returning Officer called upon the electors to nominate their candidates. Mr <Seo. Holdship proposed Mr Wm, Swanson there former member as a fit and pioper person to represent them in the General Hssembly.

Mr Maeefield seconded Mr Swanson's nomination. There being no other candidate proposed, tho Retjurning Officer declared elector Wm Swanson as the duly elected member for Newton.

The announcement was received with -peals of cheering. Mr Wm. Swanson, in coming forward to thank the electors for the honor they had done him in electing him again, said he would say a few words upon matters which had escaped him in his address made the other evening. He then touched in brief review the unequal incidence of taxation under the present system ; the monopoly of the great runs in the South Island ; the necessity that exists for reform in the Upper House ; the anomaly that the Civil Service .should rule the colony ; the advisableness of reducing the duration of Parliaments to three year 3 instead of five ; the Busby arbitration case ; the native land purchases, •with which the speaker disclaimed any con section ; the necessity for united action on tike part of the Auckland members, and other public topics. (We regret that owing to :great pressure on our space we are unable te give the speech at length.) On resuming his seat the newly elected member was loudly cheered.

A vote of thanks to the Returning Officer closed the proceedings.

ANOTHER VICTORY FOR THE PRO VINCIAL PARTY.

DUNEDIN

This day. The Election at Cavereham has resulted in another Provincialist. The result of the fol lowing at Caversham was : The Portobello returns have yet to come Id, but they will make Seaton's majority greater. The Provincialists thus gain another Tictory. Seaton 222 Cargill 175

The Lome-street concert and ball on Mon day evening promises to be one of the great attractions "of Boxing .eight. The arrange ments are all apparently admirably made, and it is the intention of thp Cotnmitee to carry them faithfnlly out. With such nld favorites as O'Hare, Miss Coleman, Miss Woods, Mettam Bros. Entschkow, and Chap man you are too well acquainted to require one word from us; but we have new names on the programme, such as Mrs Homer, Miss Sinclair, Mr Carter—all of whom we have heard, and can only say to the public "if your don't you miss a treat." Mx Helzinger comes to us with a really good reputation from Melbourne, where he is very brightly spoken of. The refreshments and band are under Mr G. Wright's supervision, which is sufficient to ensure the confidence of all. Mr H. Waite and Mr C. B. Andrew will do the polite on the occasion, assisted by a very careful and assiduous committee, all of whom will do their best to make their patrons pass a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year when it comes.

THE BVEWING STA.R DECEMBER 24 1875



IMPORTANT OALE DEAPERY GOODS AT EXTRAORDINARY LOW PRICES. WILLIAM WILSOtf, 204 & 206, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland, R6Bpectfnlly intimates that having purchased from the Trustees in the Estate of William Vaile, Draper, • &c, Coromandel. the entire Stock, at about one-half the Original Coat Price, consisting of — GENERAL DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING, He will hold a GREAT SALE or Mantles and Jackets, Dress Materials, Overskirts, Straw Hats, trimmed and tintriramed, Millinery Bonnets, lit dies' Underclothing, Baby Linen, Feathers, Flowers, &c, At iUBt about one-half regular Selling Prices, to an inspection of which W. Wilson invites the attention of all intending buyers, assuring them that such a general collection of Bargains in Millinery and general Drapery Goods, at such reductions from the regular prices, is seldom to be met with. The following are only a few of the many Cheap Lines to be found in this Stock :— 300 Ladies' and Children's Straw Hats, Mr Vailes' former price, Is 6d to 4s 6d each ; present price, IOJd to Is 6d. Ladies' Leghorn Flop Hats, at 2s 6d; worth 4s 6d 120 dozen Ladies' Silk Neck Scarfs, in all colours, at Is each 350 yards Colored Dress Grenadines, at 7£d per yard; worth Is 3d. STAYS ) ( STAYS STaYS V Gbeat Bargains w ] STAYS STAYS ) f STAYS 700 yards Striped and Checked Japanese Dress Silks, at lljd; worth Is 6d 180 Ladies' Overskirts, at 5s lid each; former price, 10s 6d and 12s each Crinolines and Dress Improvers at half-price 3 lots of Bright Durable Black Silks, at 3s lOd, 4s 6d, and 5s 6d per yard, positively worth one-third more money A lot of Colored Japanese Dress Silks, at,ls lid per yard, Inffraat ( Dress Materials | Greatly VartefcV 1 Dress MAwmaiAis | Ke duceo. vanety. j DREgs MatekiaLS ) Prints and Muslins, a large assortment, greatly reduced. A large lot of Ladiea' Silk Umbrellas, sf.eatly reduced. In the above StocKTwiil be found a good assortment « Plain Household Drapery, wiuch, having been Purchased at less than one-half the original cost, the full benefit*? those large reductions wil bo given to our castocJak and the public. i' ... ■ C W T^qSfale commences To-day (Saturday), the 4ih instaPdnejui w ui continue for three weeks only. WtfL IA M WILSON, . 204 and 206, Queen-street, Auckland,



ARMY AND N&VY OUTPFTST ■JsSfs 2 Sadt:n-oS on- r3 for the «* ATJ«f.htS L -Jr^ aJ '- **•"»»•* at 11 a.m., «» '"d itu^enal Pensions oflica °*a?s:s^.ii dßy '6th jamiary at ia —■ OTSas y 'Blh Janua"y-at lo —■' HOwJSr I f D T f E~TUeSday ' llttI»^- "»* 10 *m HO?S-SSS o auV Uh JaullatJ\ at 12 -»». ■EDWARDL.GBEIN Tor General Government Agent. Imperial Pensions office Auckland, Decembor 22 1875 Special "-^olrTo^: &LLERSLIE GARDENS, In addition to other attractions, the Manager of these Gardens has to intimate that he has secured at considerable expense, the services of m- AIREC, THE KING OF THE AIR j (?0 pronounced by the English Press), FOR BoxTKfi Day, New Year's Day, and Monday, the 3rd Pjroxtmo. His performances pre not even second to B'ondin, *nd beyond doubt he is the most graceful and d fti j ng Trapeaian that h?.s ever visited the Colonies. Country Vtsttohs Should Not Lose this Opportua ity. | HE ~COLLEGF AND GRAMMAR 1 SCHOOL, AUCKLAND, N.Z. , fi n En Sli?n Mas'er is required for the Auckland -ollege and Grammar School Candtdale3 will be ex jeuted to give gatWootory proof of success cs Teachers ma of abiUiy to prepare studtnfs for examination in •tie fiiTgli h sui jects prescribed by the University of yew /« l*nd, iorthe Degren of B.A. The sa!ary wiicn wlu be at r,be rat^ of £350 p«r annum wil] be ncreas-.d by the Board of Governor.i after a period of ucc-ssftil service. « Brly application U iuv.ted. It is esirable that t*e gentlenian appointo . shou'd enter *>-on his duties as toon as tossibie after Ist February, FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. PjHBISTMAS Presents and INew W Year Gifts.-The most useful present for the 'ountry Settlers is one of H H. Smith's Improved ?ateut, Portable, Smoke-Consumin? Ovcas, which equires no retting, ?ud is tho ucst Oven for baking Jread, P?stry, etc, ever invented. Frvo per cent iisdouct for one week-. — Auckland Iron Works Durham-street, W "ANTED, all Cricketers to Know th*t w." hive Jnst opetif (1 a splendid line of cal Cricketing Shirts —Ford, Potter, end Co. rJPHE Cross supports Mr. Clark ! PIEEWOOD BUSH. For Sale, Firewood Bnsh, Maraitai, prood water rontage, about 500 tons ti-tree, ard 20CO lot hard rood; there are C) tons now ready for shipment. SAM DHL COlihKAMi in SUN. MOW PUBLISHED. f^EED AND gREIT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC AND Provincial Handbook for 1876. In announpinw the Fourth Issue of their Almanac md Handbook, the Publishers feel confidence in iommending it as very considerably in advance of its predecessors in variety of matter and completeness of nformation ; and its cheapness will bring it within ihe reach of aIL The took contains 324 pages, and s the LARGEST WORK ever offered in New Zealand or a SHILLING. Among its leading features are :— NEW FARM AND GARDEN CALENDAR for the year, by Mr Robert Brewin; 12 pages. ASTRONOMICAL NOTES FOR 1576, ECLIPSES, &c, by MrS. J. Lambert, F.R.A.S.; 6 pages. HISTORICAL SKETCH OF NEW ZEA LAND—Discovery by Cook—Primitive Condi -1 dition and Origin of Natives —Story of Mission ary Enterprise—Honga Ika and other Ancit-nt "Warrior.3 —BarAn de Thierry's Claims —Wai au Mafsacre —Heke's "Wa>-—^ew Zealand Com pany's Operations — Waihato and Taranakl Wars, &c, &c, occupjing 14 pagts. GENFRAL DFSCRTPTIONS OF THE PROVINCE AM) CITY. □OUNTRY DISTRJCTS.—The Work of Settlement during 1875. ROTORUA LAKE AND GEYSER DIS TRICTS. RIVERS OF THE PROVINCE. HEIGHTS OF AUCKLAND HILLS. REVISED SAILING DIRECTIONS. NEW STAMP DUTIES, as Amended last Session.- HOMESTEAD ACT.— Regulations and Blocks open. SAN FRANCISCO MAIL TIME-TABLE, Railway, *tpam, and Coach Tinre-Tables, Cab Fv-res, Latest Statistical Information, Health Notes, Business and Offl ial Directory, and a large amount of other useful information. Copies may loe obtained at the EVENING STAE Office, Messrs. Wayte, Upton. Chjunptaloup and Cooper, Turre'i, aDd all Stationers and Evening Star Agents in City or Suburbs. TRICE-ONE SHILLING. TOYS, Toys, Toys, on Christmas Eve—Toys, F*ncy Goods. &c, &c., from Id. each, obtainable at W H. Uampier's Table, opposite the celebrated 53 Stall, Auckland Market JOHN GRA HAM, from County «J Armagh, Ireland, who went to Australia twelve years since, and subsequently came to New Zealand is requested to communicate with his Neice, Dora Graham, No, 38, G.P.O, Auckland. in SECTORS of City East take note. JHi The Cross supports Mr. Clark. NOTICE. —The balance of the Blanche's cargo of Oranges has been removed to No 5, Auckland Market, For Sale. ORTH SHORE.—To Let, a fur nished House; also a Cottage—R. and R. Buder, House Agents.^ . THB~N3EWTON KlßK.—Biyine Service at the usual hours on Sunday—Sub- Creation. Life and Light. ■ ■__ jj A C^TST~ RACES! Ail Shareholders in the Auckland Cup Sweepstake not paU betre This Evening. December 24, will be re-allotted. H N ABBOTT, City >.lab Hotel. /CHRISTMAS DINNERS Baked to- VJ morrow, from 10 am. to 1 P m^a. David Grubb'B, Baker, Karangah-jpe Road Also, a great variety of Christmaa Canes for to-ni>iht. TTNSECTARIAN Sunday Services, U Lome-street Hall, conducted by Samuel Edger sTf Dwember 86 Morning--/ a Joyful ChSrt' bringing Glad lidings." tvemna-'-The End of the Ye"r better than the beginning -the true work of Life." ' . . ■ -. .



Wanted, bo.ooo'visitob to the WILLOW U-ROVE strawberry G ■T? 8* -r. Admtssion, Frbk ! Tea, Sandwiches, a other Refreehments supplied. "Y^f A NTED, a' thoroughly expe ™ ■ ienced ain?la entry Book-keeper one acci tomed to Ironmongery Business preferred, referent Required -Ireland Brothers. W~ANTKD to Sell, Two Shares 7 the Kilburne and M-rcer Coal Mining < O; Pany; price £16 th-two—J M Lennox, b'sta.e Agei -ucklitnd. \fyMNTfrD, the Victors to tl * v Domain anil AcolimailmU ns Gardens, Know that Refreshments will be supplied oa i ground, during the ho idaj s. TIT"ANTED to sell or hire an E2 v ¥ pre-s jH'-rse. Gord in harness or sad..] — sp}.ly W. h. Roth, Cheap B tiding and ITuh luro v arch mse, Upper Qu^t-n-street. WANTED OOWW, wehavcTa unlimited supply of Strawberies and Fre: Cream d,l y at the Wow Grove Garden.-:, Devo: port, i' orth Shore. TI^ANTED, immediately, a smai ■7 X, ,Erralld B 7 —Apply at the Pharmacy, opp site Hank of New Zealand, Queen-street. W~'ANTED, lOJOOOlieart of kaui Stives for Coopers' use.-Apply at once i GOQ£acre_and_Lee, Coopers, Wyndham street. \A/^ ANTED, a person acquainte ™ t with the shi ping trifle to act as collecto' etc., at OnehuKga wharf. App.ication wilt be receive up to Wednesday the 29th, staling quiliflcations an i9mnneratioi! expected. WANTED, it to be understoo. that the Panthooa is the only pltice wer yon can b: clothed, &c,, at a reasonable price.- Foi-d, Potter and Co. WANT.-D, a Master for the steam lau.ch Eclipse ; a f-ingie msn. \U 0. DENNES repairs Sewiu; T t • Mhchines upon the premises cheaply an expediiiously. Gr«at Central Sewing and Washin Machines^ Depot Queen-street WANTED to KJNOW—Where an yon going on Boxing D*y ? G. Elliott's Es preps -will leave Grattan's Star Hote.l, Nevvian, at 1 o'clock a.m. for Eilorslie, returning at; C p.m. Safes there and back, 2s Gd. WANTED Known, that the exten sive Show R.-iom connected with the shop a Cavetdish tiouso Qncen-street opposite Durham atve.'.t ; ontiina an immense assovirnent of TOY.*— WOEK BOXES DESKS, ANDF»NCY GOODS, ii endless variety, at all piices ; and will be open THI! DAY snd on RIO.vDaY, from S a.m. to 12 p.m. J. HABBIS. Ei f ablisbedJLSr 0. WANTED to Sell, a Pieoo of Grounc in O'Connrfl-strcet, Cainpbolh ille, Ponsonby caWyanacre iv extent, and splendidly wtuated - pplytoW. Thome, eolicHor; or to 0. Wood Fiec man's Bay. WANTED, a General Servant.- Apply to the Rising Sun Hotel, Karangahapi Eoad. WANTED KNOWN, there is nc charge for - dinission to the "Willow Grov( Hardens, Devonport, Korth Shore ANTPD Known, JR. Davis wili open his Boxing Room, opposite the Seotic Hotel, Hobson-atreet, ou Friday evening next, and 01 Monday, 27th inst :nr, at half-past seven. Admission. Is. a class will be formed at the conclusion ; terms moderate. No rowdyism allowed. W" ANTED to Sfii.L, for £345, House and Shop in Walrefield-street, free hold property ; first hoii^e on right-hniid side, am] in thorough repair.—Apply to Joseph Palmer on the premises. M^ WILLIAM BUCK LAND ** " dfmaicled the Poll for Mr Claik. . WANTED to Bent, a six-roomed House in Parnell, wi'h garden.—Address " H " at this office. W~ ANTED to Let, a good G-roomed House, -within 6vo minutes walk of Queen street.—Apply 1o J. Case, W-ketield-street. ANTED, a Bo 3' An Hnglish Farmer offers n home to sn jntclliftent Boy on a Sheep and Dairy Farm. Practical education attended to, a d treated as one of the family.— Address '" Mairden," at this office. Open for a week. WANTED, a Nursegirl about 14 01 15.—Apply to Mrs Lewis, corner of Mount and Symonds-street. WANTED to Let, a seven-roomed House snd Bhop, 45 Groy-street; also, Rooms furnished or unfurnished, with the use «i Kitchen. Board if required.—Apply to Mrs. Ford, late of the Royal Hotel, Thames. ANTED, a thorough General Servant in a Gentleman's family in the Suburbs ; wages 12s. Also a Nursemaid. Ss per week. Permanent Situation with good home. —Apply for address Star Office. ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds ol Timber, Posts, Eails, Palings, Shingled, Hous< Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldinps. fee., at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Koad. Al'. orders attended to wit h despatch. ANTED, Married Couples tc Know, that I have Just Opened 25 FEW SETS of BROOCHES and E*KRINGB. They vil be on view in my window if not pold. F. H. LEWISSOiST, Oueen-streefc. Anckland_ ANTED, 10,000 'VISITORS to the Ellerslie Gardt-n.—Strawberries anr Cream; all binds of Eefres..ments; Swings; Merry. Go-Kound ; and Croquet Lawn for Visitors. Picni< parties pruvided lor on shortest notics. Xhf ANTED KN' WN, Dry to Let, with or without lar^e yard, at Battyt snd Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. U/ AISTH* t . iiown, 30 trunts o: **■' Ladies' and Children's Boots at HOM* PKTOKB l:anie 'and children's LeatherEoots,4r6d 53 6d, 6s 6d, and 7s 6d; Ladies' Kid Boots, 4s 6d 5a 6d, and 6s 6d. a New and Select Stock to choos< from, at D. McPHERSON'S, Karangahape Road : Newton. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that th^y can have the numbert Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music anc other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS. Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. ANTKD, Purchasers for Breck nell Turner and Co.'s Saddle Soap, the besi preparation known for Cleaning and Preserving Saddles, Bridles, &c, and render: Dg the leather sofi and pliable; will not soil the most delicate fabri( even when used immediately after application. Cheaper than Soft Soap. Bold only by W. S. Jones. Wholesale and Retail Saddler, &c., Queen-street. ANTED KN O WJI ALEX. JAS. BROWN, Working Makj Architect, fg preparing designs ai^d working draw ings for Villa Residences, Farm-houses, Cottages, &c.. &c, at a low nominal charge, for the advantage oJ small capitalists. Estimated quantities and cost oi work supplied free.—Private residence, Union-street, Auckland. AJST UU. 500 cons of Ulo Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead M\mtz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Hope »nd Kr^s ; also, BottJe»j Cast-off Clothing, *c' at BATTYE * CO.'S LoDdon Marine Store Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager ANi'&iJ' KiSOWiS, tnai v. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds ol Timber and other-Building materials, includln Sashe", Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Bonsi Block?. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes Shafts, Iroc- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, ftc, &c, at the lowest a market price, at his \ard , Cnstom-housc ANTED KNOWN. that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kina» of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. ANTED, tbe General Public tc know that J. Alwinger, Tailor (late front France and Germany), has commenced business ir his new premises, No. 38, Victoria ■street, where In hopes to meet with such support as his Knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customer; shall command. Gentlemen's aud Boys' Suits made to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all iti branches, executed at the shortest notice. 4 UCKLAN l> SAVINGS' BANK The Bansr will be OPEN on Friday Evening, thi 24th, inst. from 7 to 9 o'clock to rective Deposit* R. CAMERON, Manager. C^U'ITON.^ —Persons found remov ing Shrubs, Mowers, or Ferns from thi Anglican Cemetery. Sym'.nd-t-street, will be sivei into the custody of the Poiice.— By order of th Trustees. EDWAKD WALKER, Sax I on. QTRAWBERRIES.and OKEAMTo O the finest quality, daily, at Mason Bros.' Parnel Utiraeiy.



i 3 \I7AIKATO STE\M NAVIGATION a 7- VV AND COAL MIJNING CuMPaWY nd (LIMITED). If. ■-,>„ v Tlie Company's Sir-am'-rs will kot as- jsS^S^W^ rxln r °" M- °RK °vv (f )jrlstmaa 3CS «^^^fel"v "J ' FRANZ SCHEEFF —, - .-,..-— ' Becreiary \ ""hJk rF AM O' SHAN TE H a*> rf|fe^ffi[ "K^v^ J_ " will leave the Government , , M ."ii-' 'Wharf, Oailiunga, lor Waiuku, as to .Monday, December 27, at 5 p.m ne Wednesday, December 29, at 7 a.m. JMciay, Uecoiub: r 31, at 8 a m. For any other information, apply to f" A. C TJi\NLN(.iHAM, ( j Onehunga or Newruaiket; Or, to W. J. HURST & Cv,\, n . Queen-street, Auckland. £ ~L? X C U R S lON -B— 4 IN THK rt MANUKA CJ. - <* §& S. S. GO-AHEAD to ■ * <-. Will leave tlio Wharf, Onehunga, for ■MWmmMt AWHl^tr. HUIa, and otbe- places - «&£te&W^gg& of interest in the Monnkau I farbour, v au"oj ding the public an opportunity rarely offered of r seeiu^ ti.is romantio district. id ;ci Return Tioliets (exclusive of refresliments), r>s; Children, half-price. Leaving the Onehnnga Whsrf at 10 a.m, sharp on _ MONDAY, December 27. W. LODDBR. "I O.G-.T.—Annual Demonstration.— JLe All Lodges are reminded that the procession 0- in connection with above will 1e...v0 the iunction of = Queen and Grey-streets at 10 am. oharp, on Monday, rr 27th mst, headed by the B-.nd, and proceed to the 0 Domain via Queen and Shortland-streec Members are requested to assemble ot '.).&Q a m puuctuaUy. c SAMUEL WORMS, ■' Secretary. '• Poll for Clark was demanded JL to-day by Mr Wil'iam Buckland. 4 HP O CAEPENTERS. a Tenders are invited up to noon of Thursday, the 3 30th inst, for erecting two rooms and alterations to a Cottage in gale-stseet. Plans and specifications at my residence, Nelson street, near Gasworks. 1 ROBT. BARTLEY. ' QUBSCKIBERS in the Auckland KJ Cup Sweep at the Exchange Hotel are requested to fsettle up »n or before Tuesday. December 28. Sweep will be drawn on Thursday, Dec 30. J. ELLIS, Proprietor. 0 Auckland December 23, 1875." , jq" O T I O E. In conscqiience of senons injury clone to property from time to time, no trespassers will be allowed to 1 Cross the FieTda o* the undersigned froiu this date JOSKPH NEWMAN. t Renauera 24th December, 1875. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO-OPE RATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY. I NOTICE TO MEMBERS. Tne Office of Hie fociety will be CLOSED on • Saturday, the 25th inst, and Saturday, the Ist January, but will be <'PhN for the purpose of I receiving Subscriptions and Deposits from G o'oiocn L 1 ill 8 o'clock on Friday, the 24th inst, and Friday, i the 31st inst. JOHN BATGER, [ Secretary. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. i £b- , Christmas Eve, Special Train Jpaves Onehunga for , Auckland at G. 40 p m . returning from Auckland at 11 p.m., and Newmarket at 11.10 p in. On Christmas Pay Trains run as on week days (no . goods). On December 27th, Trains leave Auckland for EHcrslie, Onehunga, and intermediate stations ; every hour, starting at the hour ; apd from Ouehunga a f. 14 inmuteß past the hour for Ellu-slie, Auckland, : and intermediate stations, excepting last Train, which 1 leaves Ont-hunga tit 0 p.m. Leave EUerßlie at 2n minutes past the hour for Auckland and Ouehunga. Ordinary Time Tab c between Auckland and One ' hune;a will bo suspended. (No Goods). Return Fare, irrespective of class : , Auckland to El If rslio Is Sd Newmarket to Ellerslie 9d ! Onehunga to Ellerslie Is 3d Trains for Papakura, Drury, Pukckohe, &c, leave as usual. ' By order, f A. V. MACDONALD, 5 General Manager. AMERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAFPY NEW YEAR. t^° Go to MESSENGER'S, Opposite Savings' Bank, 1 For a CHRISTMAS TRTAT. 3 Grand Display of Prize Ox Beef, Southdown Mutton, Grass-led La j b, and Dairy-fed Pork. 3 Christmas Rounds of Corned Beef for Picnics. . Sucking Pigs and Poultry in any quantity. 5 One Hundred Prime Smoked Tongues. 1 Haunches and Saddles of Mutton dressed in first ' business style, One Ton of Lard at 6d $ Ib. 1 . 3 Everything in the Small Goods -Department fresh, 1 and made expressly for tho Holidays. I POTATOES, Potatoes.—Old Potatoes Sl suitable for seed or eating, in quantities to suit purchasers.—R. Baird, Victori*-atreet. t p A X, N EL L HALL. f JL \ Naval Brigade Variety Troupe . Will give an ENTBRTAINMBNT on the evening of Box'.ng Day, December 27, under the patronage of the Officers and Members of the Company. ; A L M A N A C, 1876 - The " New Zealand Insurance Company's Illtimi f nated Card and Book Almanac for 1876," can be ' obtained on application at the Company's office, \ Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, or of local agents. I nOMAIN GARDENS Wanted Known, that William Bbighton is now im-pared to supply an uulim.ted quantity of Straw berries and Cream. Tea and Refreshments always on hand during the ' t QHKISTMAS BARGAINS. ' "GENUINE SALT? OF CHOICE CHKIBTMAS I FRUIIS, JITC, CHRISTMAS BARGAINS TO EVERY CASH » PORCH a.SER AT THE ! WELL-KNOWN T POT. , F. HEWIN & BROTHER i Have just opened out their new Shipments of Fine i Fruits, especially selected for their Christmas trade i \ and will offer them at such prices as will ensure a s i Speedy Clearance. The following list will give some 3 idea of the Bargains to be had I jiar FOR CASH ONLY I'Hfeli . N New Patras Currants, 4>Td ft , ■ • FintSt Memo R.isi s, 6^d ft Splendid Hobart Town Jams, only 7d <# tin „ . „ „ XVi ft tins only c TOd^tin Victoria biouey, fed tin" . A fine light bugar for 4>£d. Also dont forget to pu chase your CHRISTMAS HiJls, BaCoN, a-D CHISBSE from the direct _ Importers and thus gt full yalu» for your money, as we pay particular attention to this important brauch of the business. , a F. HEWIN k BROTHER, GROCERS, BACON, AND CHEESE FACTORS, ■'■ Thjc T • Pot on the Cobneii, - f . And at Grahamstown. L "A Merry Christmas to you All."



CITY HALL QUEEN-STREET. K. D. DAVIES O PENING N IGHT E. D: DA VIES IS. St^S TWO HOURS E D. DA VIES WIT£I E. D. DaVIES ..„.-. E D. DaVIES Premies Vh^jriloquist ]E, D. DAVIES of E. D. DAVI S The Would! E. D. D AVI Kg Assisted by his Daughter, E. D. DAVIBS mTfflq 7? v A TvT ttV A "NT's E. D. DAVIES Mlb-'MA o *; EVAWS< ' E. D. DAVIES Sow Pxi-KistK, E. D DaVlks akd E. D. DAVIES MRS. T. EMPSOM, E. D. DAVIES MS,. T. EMPSOM, TO-NIGHT _ __ TTrTT-n TO-NIGHT Brothers Dv VILLE, TO-NIGHT asd TO-NIGHT TALENTED COMPANY. TO-NIGHT T"A htp r-rrn Prices of Admission : First lu-jniujaj. Cl!iss (resorvea). 3s; Second TO-NIGHT Class, 2s; Back Seats, Is; TO-NIGHT Children, half-price to the Fust TO-NIGHT and f.econd Class only. TO-NIGHT peats may be reserved at TO-NIGHT Upton's, Stationers, Queen- TO-NIGHT Bteeet- TONIG&T CHAS' WEIGHTMAN' 1 u-mbrttl Business Manager for TO-NIGHT E. D. Davies. pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. CHRISTMAS EVE, THTS (I-RID AY) EVENING, 2!th DECEMBER, Ifirat Production in Auckland of Iho GORGEOUS CHLUSTMAS PANTOMIME Entitled, HAPwI EQUIN BLUEBEARD; or., GOOD FAIRY MAOJIIANA AND THE DEMON LAIt#IKINS! B"5?~ New Scenery by Mr N. 11. Thornton Ksr- Xew Pyrotechnic Display, by R. W. Lawrence t&~ New Mechanical Effects, by Sam Solon E2?~ Mew Properties, by Edward Broad SST New Locals, by C. F Scarle SST New Tricks, by U IV. Collier C 3" New Terpsichorean Revels, by Jennie Nyc. HARLEQUIN BLUEBEARD! Fatima Mies Jennie Nyo re.lna Miss Patty Ho;t riiater Anno Mr Bam Poole Supported by the Entire Company ! and a TROOP OF SIXTY AUCKLAND NATIVES!!! Grand March of the Navals ! GRAND FAIRY TRANSFORMATION. HARLEQUINADE!! ! Columbine Miss Jennie N.ve Harlequin Mr B. Alexander Clown Mr&W Collier Pantaloon Mr Charles Searle Pojicemau .Mr J. Sweeney. NEW LOCAL SCENERY! The performance will commence with a COMIC DRAMA, In which MISS CARRY GEORGE WILL APPEAB. NO ADVANCE IN PRICES!!! To prevent crushing at the doors. Tickets for Sfallo and Pit may be procured at the Box-office ' etween 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily. Dress Circle Tickets and Box Plan at Upton's. pHRISTMAS AMUSEMENTS, \J IN THE HALL OF THE YOUNG MSN'S CHEI3TIAN ASOCIATIOiV, CM THURSDAY EVENING, December 30. PROCEEDS TO PURCHASE NEW BOOKS FOR THE LIBRARY. A MUSIC*.L COWTEST Will take place by twelve young Ladies, under the age of 15, wijo hay« nut hithnrtn won a prize. A fivtt-gutnea Plize Pewiig M chine will be pie sentel by Mr Donees for the best Piano Player : nlso, first time in A ucklan 1, of upwards of 50 JNcw Views of beautiful Irish Scenery will be shewn with the graud new Dissolvinp Lime light Apparatus. Young Laflies wishing to win the Sewiug Machine, will kindiy leave their names wiih Mr Salter, at the Rooms, or Mr Pennes, on or before Tuesday next, the 28th, as the list is ftliing up. Admission —Is each ; to commence at 7.45 >hirp. OURSE OF LECTURES TO BE HELD AT THE HALL OP THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. Proceeds Towards Building Class-rooms fob Mount Eden Sunday-school. 1876—January 18th, L<"ctvr c by Mr F. G. Ewington " Life and T m^s of » hillip 11., of Spain" February 1, Lecture by E F.iais, Esq., M.D., '' Tuc Autobiog aphy of the Earth, and its History as written by Moses" Februarc 22 Lecture by Mr' F G, Kwvgtqm, " Life and Times of William the Silent, Prii.ce of Or»nge" March 7, Musical .Entertainment Tonic Sol-fa Choral Union. Tickets tot the Course, to pdmit bearer and lady, 2s 6d ; admission to single Lectu-e, Is. May be obtained at the Young Men's Booms, or of any of the teachers. "KjTEWMARKET PUBLIC HALL. TRUSTEE: ) His Honor the Superintendent ot thk Psoyikck. THE CONCERT To celebrate the Opening of the above Hall, will take place on •TUESDAY, JAN ARY 18th, 1875, Conducted by Mr Joseph Browne. As the above Hall is near completion, it is neces sary to have funds in hand to pay the contractor Mr Wltheford, the hon. secretary, is authorised to receive subscriptions promised. JOSEPH 0-BORWBS. Treasurer. T OKNE-STREET HA Lfe GRAND CONCERT AND BALL. ON MONDAY EVENING, Deoembek 27,1875. Under the Auspices of ihe Saturday Nights' Enter tainment Committee. . PEOGBAWME. Overture, Masanielo—Mr a. "Wright's Strirgßand. Opening Chorus, Rouse Brothers, Rouse—Company Song, That's where you make the Mistake—Mr Chap mau Song and Dance, Walking in the Lamplight— Merttam Brothers • . Song, Jessie of Dumblane—Mr Carter. Dialogae, Erutus and Csssius—Messrs Koesintr Bros, song, Thou art so near and yet so far—Miss Coleman ?-ong. Slave'Ship—Mr Gotland Song, Sleep on Nearest—M<- Redfern Aoig, Rock me to aieep, Mother—Miss Woods i Selections. Tancredi—Mr G. Wright's Band Song and Dance—Mr O'Hare (Song, Many Happy Returns of the Day—MrSfersden Song (comic) —Mr Hilzinger(of. Melboum.aJrT'i , •■ Song, The Dear Little *hamicuk —Mm Horror Song, The Bride> Farewell—Mr Fry Song, Ye-te'day—MissSiuclHir Song, All among the Clover—Mr W, Doran Souk (com) )~MrDavey J Mr"ail Butscbhow will pnside at the piairforjvl (luting the concert Mr O:. Wright's String Band wfil! supply ihe d»nce music; and the Tempiarß»nd wV'l (jerfurm selectioi-s during the evening Ai)»ri>-stojsr—Front seats and dance, 4s 6d ; secofjd seats (entertainment <■■ ly , 2s ; gallery, hi ; front seats (entertainment only), Es ; dancecitto, 3s : : V KKfJRBSHMENXis PROVIDED FOR TBE DANCK Cosijiittpk-Joseph Chairman; Maaiui Waite, Menztes, Scots Trohmin: Br wn,(j!Uarsden, J. W, C.aiiv 1 rummond, Melfirami, Hitcoen, il. Waits, Detail Manager ;,O. B. ..ndrew, Hon Seo. ,: Doors O£?n ftt 730 ; to commence at 8 o'clock shfejrp JV/TR. O'RORKE invites the Electors of Onehunga to meet him at the Choral H»ll, Queen street, Onehunga, at S o'clock, on MONDAY next, Ike mhS'aat^ Mni ;-; 2, i. ...——.



DE MUBSKA..GRAN] CONOERTi (Instrumental and Operatic). FOR SIX MGHT3 O^LY ! Commencir.Ef TUESDAY, the 4th JiKTTAKT, 187 C 32? the Ceohal Ball. SubForipion Season Tick ts: Front Seati? (reservf and Sfcured) £1 i>s B'x Plan >;owopen -t UitDn stationery Warelwiuse Queen-street. Full partict 1 lais on the arrivrl of the company. W. S. MiOOALFB, Agent. TJ IB E R ]S y IA N AVSTRAL4STA^ OL- CATHOLIC BRKEFIT SOCIETY Auckland Branch, jSTo. SI. The Mf-mb rs Auckland Branch, No 81, wil MUSTJBR in Regalia, at St. Patuck's Ha.U, Hobson street, on Christmas Morning, at S.SO. M. CONNOLLY, Secretary. December 24,1575. ELLEBSLIE GARDENS, CALEDONIAN SPORTS CALEDONIAN SPORTS AND CHBISTMAS FETES ! ! BOXING I>AY, MONDAY, 27th DECEMBER, 1875. SriiENDtD Entries for tiir Eaces. THE HIGHLANDERS IN COSTUME. «®» The Hobson Band. ATREO, the Rival of Leotabd, in his world-renowned Aerial Performances. (Engaged expressly for the Day). DANCING ON THE PLATFORM. I Strawberries and Cream in Perfection. The ROSES and other FLOWERS in Full Bloom. Spend your Holiday at Ellerslie Gardens. Room for all, Amusements for all, and Health for all. N,B- —The only entrance to the Gardens on Boxing Day in at EUerslie Gardens station. Any person found trespassing on the adjoining paddocks will be proeecuted. T O. G. T. DEVONPORT~LODGE, NO. 7 WILL HOLD A IN VAUXHALL GARDENS, NORTH SHORE, ON MONDAY, 27th DECEMBER, 1875. Tkmpekance Band will be in Attendance. HEALTHFUL AIJD RECREATIVE SPORTS Will be indulged in, in eluding Dancing on the Lawn, Qnoitß, Swings, Rounders, etc, etc. To parties visiting the Norih Shore in search of quiet enjoymeot. these old established and beautiful Gardens offer unequalled attractions. Plenty of room, winding vatbs shades, arbors, and . fn closk proximity to the sea beach. Tea. Coffee, and other temperate refreshments, to be had in the grounds. Return tickets by steamer, including admission into the Gardens, Is. each; Children, half-price. Tickets can be oMatncd from Mr F. B Woodham, 258, Qneen-strpet, opposite the Market House, or on Wharf on the morning of the 27th. iyr R. CL RK is the Gross Candidate. T>ONSONBY.—A. newly-tmiJt Cot -- tage, on easy t?rms, to he let or sotd.—Apply to W, F htunnund Shortlanr,-street >% 7?s- * —!?% FORMING AND GRAVELLING FOOT PATH FHOM PARK RUAD TO GARDENS IN THE DOMAIN. Superiitendent's Office, Aucklacd, Derstnber 22, 1575. Tenders for the above work are invited, and will be received at this office until noon of CRIDAv, the 31*t instant Plans and specification can be seen at the Public Works Oflic6, fchortiand-street. VINCENT E. BICE, Secretary to Public Bullding3 Commissioners. DESTITUTE CHILDREN'S HOME. TENDERS FOR~SUPPLIES. Tenders for following Supplies for the Borne for Neglected and J.esii ute Children for six months commencing Ist January, 1576, will be received by the undersigned until noon of Thursday, SOih in at:— Beef and Mutton (free from bone, best quality onl.\) Bread (ce^t quality only) Tea, Sugar, Rice, Oatmeal, Flour, Kerosene, Coals, and Firewood. G. W. OWEN. December 23, 1875. HTVENDEKS for the Removal of the _L Toll-house, Newmarket, to Gundry-street, Newton, and Erection thereon, will be received until-12 o'clock on Tuesday next, 28th iost, at Grattan's Star Hotel, Karangahape Road, Newton, marked " Tender for Removal of Toll-house." I ERADICATION OF SCAB. — EAST 2J COAST DISTRICT. EXTENSION OF TIME. Fresh Tenders are invitfd until the 10th January, 1876, for Purchasing and Boiling-down from 27,003 to 30,000 Scabby Sheep in the East Coast District. Further particulars may now be obtained an appli cation at the Civil Commissioner's Office, Princes street.. • ■ ■&, ... H;T. KEMP, CO. Auckland, December 22 1875. i;-« m «3 \Xtk\ '. xi h .-■ . .::.4-i.;i! ■.- '.'.'siiuw:.; j " '•'"'■ l' ■ ■ ■ - ■ i -I ; ■■■■'■ '■. ..-' 1 --1 ...>■,' .<■:■■-}.' LAf-A- 1«a fpoa | ■■-■ .I . ; -. :/ ., ,x^; rtUuuLl '■■ -I- S '■-■-■ ■ ,'■■■■ ■■ L-i\vl%i :£e j'--:; ; sdvoii .' .' '.' ■'■ /' . . .' '■ • • i>Vjv<l iiit c.V",* I "' ' '-■'"y/- ■ ■ !':'-'- '■ ■■■■- &&*«^#j c>-■■- ■ ; 'T O CAR T: E.R S :J^fo j Tender awing ' been /' ireocived ■i to • ■ G>rtiog for fhe Provincil .Government tx I . t.he ensuing nine months, Tt uders/ are.aj'.am invted 1 and wLI ht-rtioeivedttt1 this-offioti/uulil sioouofFri diy^ the 3rd January. , , i /' ! o<>nditlii«B may be seen at the;Publlo Works Office ) Shortland-ijti etji s , h' .. i, READER-WQOD/ . . . , ' - ProyliKjial (secretary. \ Stipprintendent's Oflice, \ , „ j. A.ucklarfd, 2uth Deoeniber, 1875. ; vtTp'. i'iiK OF J. W. WALLEE The Trustees of the above Estate will payaDiv I dehd.(the first) of Two Shillings in the Pound ona prayed claims, at the office of G. W. Binney Ouesi • after THURSDAY, the 23rd Decen , For the Trustees,



D C 1 0 E SALE, JL} BT E. C. GRiiE^"OOD, Auctioneer, Bouse, J and. and Estate Agent, Market-House. FOR SALt^, thiea mi.ea i'ri>ni to»n, a thoroughly 5. weil-finishcd gentleman's reside ne ; every con ve ieiice. rooms lo.ty, comma il~ a m.^j^nifieent view; grourda laid out as Kiicbea 6 irdeo, Flower . Garden, and Shrubbery of well-grown tr.es. elcl . P (id . ck. fmt vine ' all bout two acres. Lowest s price, £500. Terras osy. t '" F B. SaL3, us Wy. yad-t el, a ve>y neaiflve rr.on?ed Coi. •rre nearly rev ; first class tardeo, allotment 55ft by .TCSIu. Hentr!, 15.i per week; can be bought for £!J.O, C iPOH. S HZ, in ri?api«i*-str«et, a f-mr-roomed CoUs&e jßOofl well 20 yea.ra !<-ase at i!sper aDtoim, ground rent; let for 0s per week : very cheap. Price, £60. FOR SALE, ten -mirtnies walk from town, a [5 thoroughly wA! finished Cotf fje, wi.'h ix>roh, out ,. house, and suumi?-r-house ; large allotment laid out into garden and orcii^rd, 60 feet by 112 feet; good well, tanks, &c. Price, £'MO. JTOR SALE, awe'ltfufched Bud healthily situated 5-roomed Cott3go (~den Crescent), with every con venience, conservatory, gardens (sve.'l stocked and planted), gocd well c kI pump, tanks, wiih water laid on to the kitchen, wood-house, wasu-liouse, &c. Tei-ms easy, and pric; a bargain. FOR SALE, in Napier-stre ■■'■■, a Rood 6-rooined Hous», on freelio'fl a'.loiment; firsc-class well; a decided bargain, £120, FOE SAL 15, two a lf»*meri*s sort to Rrssell-streefc, 30ft to Bond--treet, ly a ttrplh of 210 ft, off the Greet ■orthKoad Pae* £ .5 the t•■ o. F-'R S*LE. 140 acres of rich Land in a good . district for £300. FOE SALK, several large Blocks of Land at 10s per aci'3. FOR SALE, 81 acr<-s of gond Land, principally bush. 10 miles from Auckland. £;00 FOR SALE SO acres of I and for £~.0. FOR S AJLE, 100 acres of good Land in the Waikato; on.y 20s an acre. FOR SALE, 120 acres of improved Land in a good [ district. Slabhouse erected thereon ; good well and mostly fenced. Price, £.'.OO F.'R SaLE, 140 acre* of Land at Te Ari ; seven mi!"s from Maog&wai; i>s an acre. FOR SALE, Cottages in and »round ihe city. FOR SALE, Farm's, Land, Allotments, etc. R. C. GREEN WOOD, Auctiofeeb, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Ma-rkkt-Hous.e PAPER BAGS I -pAPER BAGS* JL Grey Sugar Bags Brown and Purple Bags Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Coofectionery Bags ' Millinery Brgs. WRAPPING PAPERS— . Brown and Blue Paper Small Hand and Cap Paper Tinfoil Tea Pap.r White Tea Paper, BS?~ Printed if required Price Lists on application. R. B*IRD, Victoria-street, Sole Agent for Messrs Smith, Anderson, and Co. Paper and Bag .Manufacturers, Scotland. JAMES BU 1 CHE R, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &o. Good* Cleared and Delivered from fchips' side on SEOiITEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPIIBD. Kewoastlb and Bat oy 7-u.axd Coalb. Also. Fibintood, cut or uncut, ai REASONABLE RATES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29. CORN EXCHA NGf E, HAMS! HAMS! HAMS! G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on "Wednesday, 29th Dec, at 11 o'clock sharp, * HAMSCWatt&Co.) I Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29. At II O'clock Sharp. CORN E X C H A N G E. HOPS! HOTS! HOPS! Ex ' Macgregor,' ss , @ San Francisco. -~•■■ GEO. W. BIN-KEY WILL sell by auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday,the 29th Decembsr. at 11 o'clock sharp, 27 fealea Californian HOPS, just landed es b a Macgregor, from San Francisco. For positive sale. Without Reserve. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29. 12 O'Clock Sharp. * CORN E .1 C H A N G E. CHAIRS! CHAIRS! CHAIRS! Ex 'Lizzie Fox,' @ New York. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange, on "Wednesday, the 29th Dec. at 12 o'clock sharp, 89 cases CHAIRS, consisting of Dining, Rocking1. Office Chairs, &c. Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30. A BARE OPPORTUNITY FOE INVESTING. TO PUBLICANS, CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS, AND OTHERS. In Close Proximity to the Titanic Steel Company's Works at New Plymouth. A. Large and Commodious HOUSE, built for a '. Public-bouse, which, from its position must neces sarily ao a .'arjte trade wheD the Iron Sand Company . cemmences operations. At present it is occupa das , a Boarding-house, and enjoys a lucrative trade as a General Store The House is a large one, containing thirteen rooms, and there is an acre and a-hatf of freehold land with it. It is situated at the Hen li, one mile and E-quarter a from the centre of the town of K.w P<yraouth, on j the main road to the Waitara, and a few cnains only; I a street dividing it from the property of the Iron I Sand Company MR. F. U. GLEDHILL H Will sell the above property, by public auction, on ■J. tit© SOth instant, at his stores, JUevon-Btrejt i . : Sale at 3 o'clock. j TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28. CORN EXCHANGE. " Melb nraie, 6ih December, 1876 | "G. W. Binney, Bs., Auckland.— f< " Dear Sir,—lmmediately ou receii t of the pre jg sent we shall feel obliged by your closing out the a balanc9 of consignment per Mary i>l*ir, accepting \ ruling rates, and sending us final accounts as soo a aa j possible. " "We are, dear sir 'Yours vprytruly. (Signed) Josshu Bko'H^rs, r AS per instructions received above, iU. I W*ll>ell by public auct' n t.t he O. m Ks- ! ctenge, on Tuesday, the 2ith mstaiit, at a o'cluuk THEBiLANCB OP <UGaR, ex Mary Blair, " I, from the Yarravile Kefluery— ' .: T 5 6i— 93 bags Fine Wnite Sugar, each ijSlba I * JBs:?—711 pockets Mauritius Sugar Also, . All more or less Sweated—'' • ' Tl. 1— 14 bags Fine Wnite Bugar.'jeacb 112108 j il § 31—" 75 bags do da do .> t T§6l—7o bags do do 'da*.1 'v' i- v ■ II- 15 bags do do do''uVi^' " 3a §2— 43 pockets Mauiitiu* Sugar. '^Xjt ,:r a" Terms:—Over £50, approved PjtGmlsiory Netea'' ; ~ • j at throe months. •£