i in the writiDff horn dictation, the spelling I was correct and handwriting neat and legible. I The recitations, especially of the third and I second classes, were delivered with, correct intonation. The following is a list of the ■toys to whcm prizes were adjudged for the yaiiot^B-subjgots of examination :— Fo;trBTH t —;<ss. — Aritbmetto, Stephens, B J • pr.mTDW, ErtTrrn, P M : geography, Kybuin, J W; df,ctatioa, Jac-man, X J Thibb fWfs.- arttninetlo, Heron, E ; gramm«r Tsite. A S ; E-eogffit'jy, Heron, R ; dictation, Eowe* KH ' SrcoKD Cr,Ass.-—EearUiig, P»itt, C p j ar<thiwpti^ JTorrow, J; recitation, McDonald, J; dictation' Morrow, J Fibst Clasb.—EeaaJrs:. Brcwn, R H ; arithmetic Tracey, J; recitation, Taite, J H; dictation, laite' JH

ONEETTtfGA YOTTNG"IADIES' SCHOOL.

The pupils of this school spent a very happy day on Friday, the 17th, on the occa sion of the break np for the summer holidays. The Key G. Brown distributed the prizes' expressing himself pleased with the improve ment made, as exhibited by the examination papers, and making a few remarks for the fntnre guidance of the pupils. He then said he had a very pleasing duty to perform, that of'presenting Mrs Morrison, on behalf of her After a suitable acknowledgement by Mrs Jf orrison, ana votes of thanks to "Mr Brown, the pupils and a few friends started on a holiday excursion to Ellerslie Gardens where a most enjoyable afternoon was spent' the day being delightful, gardens beautiful^ and strawberries delicious. rKIZE IiTST. First Class—Miss Afla Pafcoe, wriMn?, history Tren-h. and mapping; Miss Agnes Whyte. arith metic; Miss Bilkey, music and penersl improvements; Miss KfcGreeror, tn-smmar, composition, music, and' drawing; Miss Williams, writing; Miss Appleton, spelling, dio'stion. 2nd, aritbmetie. Sfcond Cfiiss.-Miss Emily Bisset, grammar; Miss inne Denize, writing, composition, 'and geo paphy ; Miss M. Moody, history and aiithmetic • Klsi flimiftins, good conduct; Miss J. Mossman' writing; Miss Schapp, 3id, aritmetic; Miss Grace Harris, spelling.

Third Class.—Master Allan Bisset, spelling, dic tation meaning of words; Master Charlie Ingram, arithmetic.

Mr. Brown, who has always taken a deep interest in the school, gave two special prizes for English history. The happy winners were Miss McGregor and Miss Joughin.

CHRISTMAS^EXAMINATIONS OF CATHOLIC BOYS' SCHOOLS.

On 'Tuesday the annualf examination! of Sfc. Peter's Boys' School, Hobson-street, were hcsld, when the pupils were tested in their knowledge of the different branches in which they had been instrncted during the past year. The answering was considered credit able, especially in the department of mathe matics. On Wednesday the morning was devoted to the examining of the pupils of the Newton Catholic School, and the after noon to the examining of the pupils of St. Patrick's, Hobson-street, who also answered very well. A nicely arranged programme of readings, recitations, and singing was gone through most satisfactorily. The pupils of this school also presented a well-worded address to the clergy. The examinations of the schools were conducted by the Revs. W. McDonald, O'Dwyer, Grange, and Simpson. At the conclusion of each the E-ev. Father Walter addressed the pupils in terms of com mendation for the progress they had made since the last examination. DEVONPORT DISTRICT SCHOOL. ' Tho yearly examination of this school came off on Monday, the 20th inst. Presided over by Mr Sommerville, who was assisted by Mr Brown, the test questions placed before the pnpils, 140 present, were most satisfactorily answered, and in the various branches of an English education a marked proficiency was attained. The committee had provided handsome and suitable prizes, and these, supplemented by others kindly given by Messrs Rees and Somerfield, were presented to the most deserving. A number of ladies and gentlemen residing in thedistrict evinced by their presence the interest which is felt In educational matters. The head-master was honored with the best thanks pfjkhe committee, and the school then broke np for Christmas.

THE MESSIAH.

The Auckland Choral Society, in accordance with custom, will perform W-night Handel's magnificent oratorio of tjie Messiah. "Oporr this occasion one hundr^. and fifty perform ing members are expee&iTUfoJ take part, 'in cluding several good voices from the Thames and leading members of other societies. We can imagine no more fitting mode of inaugu rating the Christmas season than the re hearsal of this beautiful composition, which has delighted millions in all^ countries, and will be performed before millions more on the coming Christmas Eve.

NOMINATIONDAY AT CITY EAST.

The nomination of a member of the Assem bly to represent City East took place at noon today in the hall of the Mechanics' Insti tute. Colonel Balneavie, the Returning Officer took the chair and read the writ, af feer which he called upon the electors to nomi nate their member. Mr Peacock proposed Mr James McCosh Clark in a lengthy speech. Mr Upton seconded the nomination of Mr Clark, Mr Stannns Jones proposed Mr W. L. Bees. Mr B. Levy seconded Mr Rees' nomina tion.

The Returning officer now said it was open for the candidates to address the electors.

Mr J. McCosh Clark was the first to come forward. Ha would not keep them long. He had foandout from the accounts of the colony that Separation meant rain for the Forth Island. He had expected to have had some argu ments against his views to have commented on this morning; but he had only seen two references to his figures—one was in the Evening Stau and the other in the Herald. As to the Set aid's reference, it was the weakest reference he had seen. Why it said that the Federal Government would take over the £4,000,000 of debt. Last night, in addressing the electors, his opponent had shirked the question. Whether it was from his own less imaginative or more practical mind he knew net, but certainly he thought the great ques tions of the present crisis were very in timately connected with pounds shillings and pence. (Hear, and Oh!) He would just sift what ho had heard sirce he had last addressed them. He had heard much of land jobbery and other abuses of the Ministry. With many of these attacks he sympathised, and felt inclined to say "Thems my sentiments," but a great many of the attacks were made upon matters which Were nothing to do with the Ministry. Then aa to the Abolition Bill he quite agreed with those who said that it went too far in the direction of localising the land fund. The Abolition Bill, imperfect as 'it was, was a step in the right direction. (No no.) to Separation, Mr Clsrk spoke of the article in the Evening Star. He con sidered that the estimate of £450,000 revenue available for Government shewn _ in that article, although correct, was misleading, because the cost of government was not stated. He believed no material reduction conld be made on the estimate of departments Which be had given before, and which left only £411,000 available for education, immi gration, and public works. The figures given in the Star, £55,000, as all that the North Island provinces received from consoli dated revenue under the past system might be taken as correct, but the calculations he had made under the Abolition Bill, defec tive as it was, showed that the North Island receive £164,000 from that so«ce. Prom Mr ReeB 5 figures last night, ke wished Mr Rees had goae more fully into figures, and he would have had him on the hop. (<&¥»<iMm, and .hear, hear.) iMr Clerk here jCjvoured to ahowphat.jSMr Reeß had spoken incorrectly in saying the falling offof the revenue last quarter was £80,000.

U™ TJ osal. to follow a man wiHl°ut any bearlnlfi^ emaDated from »•» with beards on their faces.. aß d pretty black ones too he should have thought it childish. If tuf- S f,* 0 doßbtne Ao»ld often be tound in-the lobby with Sir George. Mr Clark S aid with regard to the runs, he was of opinion that they should be assessed «hn m™ W ed to Public auction- Nothing should be done to hinder public settlement -He thanked Mr Rees for his courtesy to him- Bfilf and hoped he sdould not be behind-hand •He wished to state publicly that he had not been concerned in any speculative land trans actions, except in two unimportant instances, and he should not do it again. Mr Clark concluded with some arguments intended to destroy the theory that the large property ho ders were being enriched at the expense of the masses.

Mr Rees' opening remarks were directed to answering Mr Clark's taunt, that he had not examined affairs from a pound, shillings and pence point of view. If Mr Clark would read his little book, he would find that he had done so, money had been far too long looked upon as the highest consider asion in Auckland. Men of money were the persons spoken of by Mr Peacock as thoroughly independent men. These thoroughly independent men were the very persons who had been responsible for all their misfortunes. It had been said that they wanted business men in the House. They wanted statesmen ; men who would" not satisfy all other considerations to £ s. d- The compact of 1556 was one of the results brought about by men of thoroughly indepen dent views, and considerations of £ s. d Mr Clark bad said that the General Government under the Abolition Act would provide for education. It had not done so. And what had this paternal Government done only yesterday ? Why they had stopped the whole of the capi tation money, about £15,000. (Cheers.) The Government could not pay anjr-of these amounts they had promised to, and they knew it. They would not use the only two methods they had at their disposal—namely, the distribution of the land fund and the taxation of the property-holders. As to servility, of which he had heard much, he did not think he could be accused of thab. He believed he was the first who had dared to take up the cudgels against the Ministry. He bad suffered for it in many ways. Let each member act conscientiously was the argu ments used on every contest before. The result was always the same, Auckland was virtually unrepresented. It would be the same again, and they would be told it served them right. (Cheers.) Mr. Rees coacluded his address amid loud applause. A show of hands was then called for and resulted as follows :— Mr. Rees 57 Mr Clarke ... .-. ... 23 Messrs. Peacock and Buckland demanded a poll for Mr. Clark. This was conceded by the Returning Officer, and will fcake place on the 30th inst.

THE PREMIER VENTRILOQUIST.

Me. E. D. Davies, recognised as the first ventriloquist of the age, will commence a "cries of entertainments in the City Hall on Friday evening next (Christmas eve), assisted by his talented daughter, Miss Eva Nora Davies, solo pianiste; Mrs. Empson, the ballad vocalist; Henri dv Ville, gymnast; T. Empeon, eccentric vocalist and comedian ; Edward dv Ville, the serial performer ; and the wonderful boys Tom and Joe. The en tertainment is reported as clever, remarkable, and wonderful. Mr. Davies brings with him high testimonials from Professor Owen and Mr. Robinson, the chairman and secretary of the Royal Polytechnic Institution, of Regent-street, London, who expressed their regret at the loss of his eminent services, which gave pleasure to men of taste without abatement of attraction to the multitude.

GOOD TEMPLAR ENTERTAINMENT.

Tbts Sir Henry Haveldck Lodge of Good Templars held an open lodge tea and literary entertainment last evening. The tea and viands provided by the lady-members were of the Edwards-street type, thorongh, excellent, and plenteous. Mr D. Gloldie subsequently filled the chair and called upon the enteitainers to realize the promises of the elaborate programme. Several excellent ballads were sunj? by Messrs; Cottingham and Home. Mr Kedfern gave " teautifol Isle of the Sea," Mr Marter "Matrimonial Difficulties" "Do they think of me at Home," by Mr Colliugwood, "Beautiful Tea" by Mr Allen. Messrs Gatland, Carter, Dalten, Doran Byan, Chapman and Johnson. The meeting was numerous and the proceed ings of a very agreeable character.

We would draw attention to the North Shore Ferry Company's announcement of holiday steamers for Woodside and North Shore, and notice to those who have arranged for picnics the steamer Hauraki will make an excursion to the Hot Springs on Boxing Day.

Fifty BEAT/TTFrjii Designs to Choose Fkom.

A LARGE SHIPMENT OF CAEPETB JUST TXN packed, and now added to the very exten sive stock on view at the City Hall at prices to suit both rich and poor. Tapestry and Brns sell, from 2s 9dto 7s; very handsome hearth rugs to match. Curtains of every description from 5a lid to 555. Extra Good Value in Sheetings and Quilts just to hand. Holloway and Garlick now supply all kinds of Bedding, Mattresses, Palliasses, and Pillows; good Feather Pillows at 8s 6d. Carpets laid by a skilled hand free of charge. Job Line m Passage Floor Cloth (4s 6d quality, slightly damaged) at 3s. Floor Cloths from 2to 24 feet wide cut and laid down. Pay a visit to Holloway and Garlick's Furnishing Room, City Hall, and see the cheapest goods in town.

fHE UVJSKIHG S-!ICAE THUKSDAY, DECEMBER 23 1875



A UCKLAND SAVINGS' BANK. The Bank will be OPEN on Friday Evening, the 24th inst, from 7 to 9 o'clock to receive Deposits. R. CAMERON, Manager. -n ACI S ! RACES!! Ail Shareholders in the Cup Sweepstake not paid o4?beto£ Ky Evening. December 24, will be re allotted. H> ABBOTT, Pity Club Hotel. OUNd! a sum of money, uwner can ob tain the came by giving description, and pa-yinff cost of this advertisement. /^IATJTION. —Persons found remov- Trustees> EDWARD WALKER, . Sexton. TOGT — Annual Demonstration.— I. ill Lodges are reminded that the procession SAMUBL WOBMS^ ANTTRTSTMAS Presents and Sew sas?BSsras« s -j l «».i3a Durham-street, , . —— —LECTORS~oTcit7B2sttake note. The Cross supports Mi^Olark^ __ AWEDTycmr favours for Cloth ing and outfitting. Best value in the dty at theiPantbSon-^or^otte^^ __ Vt T A"N TEDTyW immediate atten- WtSn to our Prices. Look well before you bJrLhj^ods^^ YT7ANTED, a respectable young W Girl to nurse a baby.-Apply toM lmer Hapburn-streat. ■ HJTPoII for Clark was demanded to-d»y by Mr William Buckland,



WANTED, a thoroughly exper ienced single entry Book-It eeper one accns : tomed to Ironmongery Business preferred, reference! ■ required —Ireland Brothers. ANTED to Sell, 100 Young Geese, ?fat, to-xaortow, fct J. Young's But. cber, Grey-street ANTED, a competent Pit Sawyei fiiV bush w«-.rk. —Apply to Mr D Gouk, Sbip wright Smailes Point WANT BD to Sell, Two Shares in the Kilhurno and M-rcer Coat Mining Com pany; price £16 tlie two—J. M Lennox, Kstaie Agent, Auckland. WANT HI), the Visitors to the Domaia and Acclimaiisatitns Gardens, tc know that Refreshments will be supplied on the ground, during the holidays. ANTED, a good General Servant. Good wages given. — apply at once to the Good Hope Dining Kooms, Wellewe.-street East. ANTED KNOWN, Christmas Calrea and Mince Pies can be had at J. Tre main's Table To-morrow at the Market-House, W~XNTED to seiT~or~bire an Exl press JHorse. Good in harness or saddle. —Apply W. L. Roth, Cheap Bedding and Furni ture Warehouse, Upper Quqen-street. WANTED Known, that the exten sive Show Boom connected with the shop at Caverdish House, Queen-street opposite Durham street; cotitains an immense assoitment of TOYd— WOHK BOXES, DESKS, AND FANCY GOODS,;in endless variety, at all prices ; and will he open THIS DAY and TO-MORROW, from 8 a.m. to 12' p.m. TT^ J. HaKEIS. Established 1860. \%T ANTED, a thorough good General V T Servant immediately.—Apply to Francis J. Shortf, Hairdresser, 140, Queen-stree WANTED to Let, a Room and Kitchen.—Apply at this office. ANTED to Sell, a Piece of Ground in O'Connell-street, Campbellville, Ponsonby, nparly an acre ia extent, and splendidly situated.— Apply to W. Thorne, solicitor; or to C. Wood, Free man's Bay. W~~ ANTED, a General Servant for Coromandel.—Apply at Shakespeare Hotel, Wyndham-Btreet. ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to the Kising Sun Hotel, Karangiihape Road. ANTED, a Chief Mate for the Barque 'Florence.'—Apply to Capt. Smith, at the Wharf. WANTED Known, K. Davis will open his Boxing Room, opposite the Scotia Hotel, Hobson-street, on Friday evening next, and on Monday, 27th instjnt, at half-past seven. Admission, Is. a class will be formed at the conclusion ; terms moderate. No rowdyism allowed. WAIN TED to SELL, for £345, House and Shop in Wakefield-street, free hold property ; first hou^e on rightrhand side, and in thorough repair.—Apply to Joseph Palmer on the premises. & WILLIAM BUCK LAND demanded the Poll for Mr Clark. WANTED to Rent, a six-roomed House in Parnell, with garden.—Address " H," at this office. ANTED to Let, a good G-roomed House, within five minutes walk of Queen street. —Apply to J. Case, Walcefield-street. ANTED, a Boy. An English Farmer offers a home to an intelligent Boy on a Sheep and Dairy Farm. Practical education attended to, and treated as one of the family.— Address " Mareden," attbJs office. Open for a week. W"~ANTED7a~Nursegirl about 14 Oi ls.—Apply to Mib Lewis, corner of Mount and Symonds-street. WANTED KNOWN, the cheapest and best place to purchase Chrirtmas Cakes and Mince Pies is at Brown and Co's Sydney House, Queen-street. Our 3s Cd Cake is confidently recommended to our customers. WANTED to Let, a seven-roomed House and Shop, 45, Grey-Btreet; also, Rooms furnished or unfurnished, with the use of Kitohen. Board if required.—Ariply 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, 8s per week. Permanent Situation with good home.—Apply for address Star Office. ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to Bupply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. AD. orders attended to with despatch. WANTED, a young Man accus tomed to the Butchering.—Apply to Mr R. Reeves, Hobson-street. AN TE D, Married Couples to Know, that I have Just Opened 25 NEW SETS of BROOCHES and EARRINGS. They will be on view in my window if not sold. F. H. LEWISSON, Queen-street. Auckland. ANTED to BOY, several Cottages of from four to six rooms each in or near to the city. Pi ice, from £100 to £2tO each. Alse an Allotment with or without five-roomed Cottage near to V, ynycrd Pier. Price not to exceed (with the Cottage) £275.— R. C. Greenwood, Auc tioneer, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Market f« ouse. WANTED, 10,000 VISITORS. to the Ellerslie Garden.—Strawberries and Cream; all hinds of Refreshments; Swings; Merry- Go-Round ; and Croquet Lawn for Visitors. Picnic parties provided ior on shortest notice. W~ ANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battle and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott/street, Auckland. ANTED Known, 30 trunks d Ladies' and Children's Boots at HOMK PKTCES. Ladies' and Children's Leather Boots, it 6d, 6a 6d, 6s 6d, and 7s 6d; Ladies' Kid Boots, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, and 6» 64. A New and Select Stock to choose from, at D. McPHERSON'S, Karangahape Road, Newton. T7IXCELSIOR LODGE, No. 19_ The Members of the above Lode are re quested to meet at the Lodge Room, at nine a.m. sharp, on Monday, December 27th. By order of the Secretary. T OST, in Queen-street or thereabout, IJ an Order for £1 14s Bd, drawn bt native Pehi on T. Guilding, favour T. Carina, and endorsed by him.—The finer will be rewarded by leaving it at the office of this paper. NO TI O E.—The balance of the Blanche's cargo of Oranges has been removed to No 5, Auckland Market, Fot Sale. NORTH SHORE.—To Let, a fur nished House; also a Cottage—R. and K. Duder, House Agents. OTICE.—If John Welsh does not call on W. Day immediately, his things will be sold towards expenses. nnOYS, Toys, Toys, on Christmas J Eve Toys, Fancy Goods, &c, &c, from Id each, obtainable at W. H. Dampier's Table, opposite the celebrated 53 StaU, Auckland Market. JOHN GRAHAM, from County 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, GP.O, Auckland. I HAVE now an unlimited supply of Strawberries and Cream ; usual superior quality. No fear of disappointment. —R. Alison, Willow Grove, Beach Road, Devonport. QTRAWBERRIES and CREAM, of 0 the finest quality, daily, at Mason Bros.' Parnel JTurseiy. m o CARTERS. No Tender having been received for Carting for the ProvincUl Government for the ensuing' nine months, Tenders are again Invited, and will be received at this office until noon of Fri day, the 3rd January. Conditions may be seen at the Public Works Office, Saortland-street Provincial Secretary. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, 20th December, 1876. TN THE ESTATE OF J. W. WALLER The Trustees of the above Estate will pay a Divi dend (the first) of Two Shillings in the Pound on ali proved claims, at the office of G. W. Binney, Queen street; on and after _HTTRSDA;t^ the 23rd Decem ■fare instant , ;'*}?* 1 For the Trustees, ; " G. W. BINNEY. fc December 21,1875.



- npHE Cross supports Mr. Clark ! s AUCKLAND VOLUNTEER __. ENGINEERS. The Annual Picnic is Postpone" from "Rosing Day till New Year's Day (Saturday), Ist January, IS7G, ", Particulars in a futiu-p notice. W. ANDERSON, Capiain Commanding. t piARLTON A'ADEMY. —C. B. \_y Andrew df-sires the presence of the Parents > and Fronds of his Pupils This Eveniutr, ot the Schoolroom, at 7 o'clock, when thn PriZPS will be dis . tjibuted, aiid Reading- adjudged, by F. G. Ewington ' (chairman), and ,T Blackman, Esqs. > T OST, between Lome and Queen- JL A streets, a WbitP Ostrich Feather.—Finder rewarded on. leaving same at A. Cucksey'e, Wakefield- Btrpet. rpEJNDERS for the Removal of the , JL Toll-house, Newmarket, to Gundry-street, 1 Newton, and Erection thereon, will be received " until 12 o'clock on Tuesday next, 28th inst, at Grattan's Star Hotel. Karangahape Road, Newton, marked " Tender for Removal of Toll-house." AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO-OPE RATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY. NOTICE TO MEMBERS. Tine Office of (he Society will be CLOSED on Saturday, the 2lsth inst, and Saturday, the Ist January, but will be OPfN for the purpose of receiving Subscriptions and Deposits from 6 o clock till 8 o'clock on Friday, the 24th inst, and Friday, the 31st inst. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. Christmas Eve, Special Train lpaves Onehunga for Auckland at(i.4op.m, returning from Auckland at 11 p.m., aad Newmarket at 11.10 p.m. On Christmas Pay Trains run as on week days (no goods). On December 27th, Trains leave Auckland for .Ellerslie, Onehunga, and intermediate stations, every hour, starting at the hour ; and from Onehunga at 14 minutes past the hour for Ellerulie, Auckland, and intermediate stations, excepting last Train, which leaves Onehunga at (> p.m. Leave Ellerslie at 2(j minutes past the hour for Auckland and Onehunga. Ordinary Time Table between Auckland and One hunga will be suspended. (No Goods). Return Fare, irrespective of class: Auckland to Ellerslie Is 3d Newmarket to Ellerslie 9d Onehunga to Ellerslie Is ttd Trains for Papakura, Drury, Pukekohe, &c,, leave as usual. By order, A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. Gif Go to MESSENGER'S, Opposite Savings' Bank, For a CHRISTMAS TREAT. Grand Display of Prize Ox Beef, Southdown Mutton, Grass-fed Lauub, and Dairy-fed Pork. Christmas Rounds of Corned Beef for Picnics. Sucking Pigs and Poultry in any quantity. One Hundred Prime Smoked Tonguea. Haunchss ana Saddles of Mutton dressed in first business style, One Ton of Lard at 6d $ lb. Everything- in ihe Small Goods Department fresh, and made expressly for the Holidays. ri LOVES! GLOVES! At WILLIAM EYRE'S, the Cheap'Habcrdashory Establishment, " EnniskiUcn House," YICTORIA-BTRKKT. FIRST CHOICE JOSEPHINE COLOURED KID GLOVES, without damage. 1,000 Pairs, at i as Oil to 3s 3d. POTATOES, Potatoes.—Hd Potatoes -B7 suitable for seed or eating, in quantities to suit purchasers.—R. Baird, Victori^-slreet. ■pARNELL HALL. Navai* Brigade Vabiety Tkotipr Will give an ENTERTAINMENT on the evening of BoxiDg Day, December 27, under the patronage of tho Ofilcers and Members of ihe Company. L M A N A C, 187 G. 1 The " New Zealand Insurance Company's Illumi l nated Card and Book Almanac for 1876," can be obtained on application at the Company's office, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, or of looal agents. . -pvOM AIN GARDENS t Wanted Known, that William Bmohton is now I prepared to supply an unlimited quantity of Straw • berries and Cream. ; Tea and Refreshments always on hand during the Holidays. FOR CHEISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, J. M. McLACHLAN IS SHEWING IN DRESSES. CLOTHING. , New Silks New Silk Dust Coats „ Muslins „ Trousers and Veßta 1 „ Prints „ Suits „ Costumes, &c. „ Shirts p ~ Hats, &c. MILLINERY. FTJfcNIrtHING. I New Hats New Oil Cloths . „ Flowers „ Matting „ Gossamers „ Carpets 1 „ Feathers „ Hearth Rugs „ Bonnets, &c. „ Curtains, &c. 218, Ql7 E BN-S TREET, Near Wellesley-street. T> OXIN G DAY! JJOXINO J) AT!!! i EXCURSION TO HOT SPRINGS ONLY. The p.B. < HAURAKI Will leave Queen-street Wharf (weather permitting) on the 27th December, at 9 am., leaving the Hot Springs at 5 p.m., giving 5 hours for Bathing, &o. Return Tickets, Five Shillings. J. EDWARDS. pHRISTMAS BARGAIN^ GENUINE SALTt OF CHOICE CHEISTMAS FRUirS, ETC, , CHRISTMAS BARGAINS TO EVERY CASH PURCHASER AT THE WELL-KNOWN T POT. • F. HEWIN & BROTHER Have just opened out their new Shipments of Fine ' Fnrits, especially seleored for thsir Christmas trade and will offer them at nuch prices as will ensure a Speedy Clearance. The following list will give Borne ; idea of the Bargains to be had W FOR CASH ONLY ! "CX New Patras Currants, 4J<fd $ ft i Finest Eleme Raisins, 6>£d <g ft Splendid Hobart Town Jams, only 7d $ tin „ „ „ 1% ft tins only lOd^Hn Victoria Honey, 8d $ tin A fine light Sugar for 4#d. Also don't forget to pu-chase your CHRISTMA.B ' HAMd, BACON, At«D CaEESE Jrem the direct Importers ard thus gut full yalu« for your money, 1 «s we pay particular attention to this important branoh of the business. F. HEWIN & BROTHER, GROCERS, BACOX, AND CHEESE FACTORS, The T Pot on thb Cobner, And at Grahamstown. '.' A Merry Christmas to yott All." i 11/TR. O'RORKE invites the " of Onebnnga to meet him at the Choral Hall, Queen street, Onehunga, at 3 o'clock, on MONDAY next, 1 he27thinrt. ' '



PRINCE CE WALES THEATEE. | CHRISTMAS EVE, (Fhtday, D«<-emb>e 24), Prediction of the Givat Ckiisnm's Pantomime, j rTABLT-'QTTO ; LU! B' / P.T>; _ Or, the Good Ifair.v Mao i:iiia a^d ihe Demon Larrikins. p I T V HAL L. CHRIS [MAS EVE, GRAND OPENING WIGHT. Two Hours with E. D. DA VIES, Premier Ventriloquist of the World, AND TALENTED COMPANY. Prices of Admission: First-class, S3; second, 2s; third, is. Doors open at half-past 7. to commence at S. Seats may be reserved at Upton's. Children, SIXPENCE, except Front Seats. CHRISTMAS" AMUSEMENTS, IN THE HALL OP THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ■ ASOCIATIOtf, ON THURSDAY EVENING, December 30. PROCEEDS TO PURCHASE NEW BOOKS FOR THE LIBRARY. A MUSICAL CONTEST Will take place by twelve young Ladies, under the age of 16, who have not hith'jrt" won a prize. A five-guinea Prize Severer M -chine will be pre sented by Mr Dennes for thebest Piano Player ; also, first time in Auckland, of upwards of 50 New Views of beautiful Irish Scenery will be shewn with the grand new Dissolving Lime light Apparatus. j Young Ladies wi-hing to wiD the ctewi"g Machine, will kindly leave their names wi'h Mr Salter, at the Rooras. or Mr liennes, on or before Tuesday next, the 28th, as the list is filling up. Admission—l s each ; to commence at 7.45 sharp. COURSE OF LECTURES TO BE HELD AT THE HALL OF THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. Proceeds Towards Building Class-rooms . for Mount Eden Sunday-school. 1876—January 18th, Lpcture by Mr F. G. Ewington " Life and Times of Phillip IL, of Spain" February 1, Lecture by E. T'i/lim, Esq., M.D.. "The Autobiog>aphy of the Earth, and its Hifitorv as written by Moses" February 22 Lecture by Mr V. G. Ewivcitos, " Life and Times of William the Silent, Prince of Ornnge" March 7, Musical ifintertainment Tenic Sol-fa Choral Union. Tickets for the Course, to admit bearer and lady, 2s 6d ; admission to single LecfcU'e, Is. May be obtained at the Young Men's Rooms, or of any of the teachers. •j^7EWMARKET PUBLIC HALL. TRUSTEE: His Honor the ScrERisTKNDENT or thb Pkovinoe. THE CONCEET To celebrate the Opening of the above Hall, will take place on TUESDAY. JANUARY 18th, 187/5, 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 Witheford, the hoD. secretary, is authorised to receive subscriptions promised. JOSEPH CHBORNK. Treasurer. NORTH SHORE ROWING CLUB ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPOUTS. EOXING DAY, 27th DECEMBER, 1875. Races to start 12 noon sharp. The paddle-steamers Tainui, Takap-nna, andDfivoa port will convey visitors from Auckland to the bevonport Whaif. T ORN E-S TREET HALL. GRAND CONCERT AND BALL. ; ON MONDAY EVENING, Dkcembeb 27,1875. Under the Auspices of the Saturday Nighcs' Enter tainment Commiitee. PROGRAMME Overtnro, Masanie.lo-Mr f*. Wright's Ftringßmd. Opening Chorus, Rouse Brother?, Rouse—Company Song, That's where you mate the Mistake—Mr Chap man Song and Dance, Walking in the Lamplight—Mettam Brothers Song, Jessie of Dumblane—Mr Carter Dialoguo Brutus and C»bb!u3— Messrs Kfesintr Bros, fcong, Thou art so near and jet so far—Miss Coleman fong. Slave Ship—Mr Gotland Song, Bleep on Dearest—Mr Redfem Soig. Rock ma to sleep. Mother—Miss Woods Selections, Tnncre«ii—Mr G. Wiight'sßand Song and Dance—Mr O'Hare Song, Many flappy Returns of the Day—MrMarsden Song (comic)—Mr Hilzinger(nf Melbourne) Song, The Dear Little «bamro<-k —Mrs Homer Song, The Bride's Farewell—Mr Fry Song, Yesterday- Miss Sinclair Song, All among the Clover— Mr W. Doran Soug (comi )—Mr Davey Mr Carl Butschhow will preside at the pianoforte during the concert Mr G. Wight's String Band will supply the dance music ; and the Templar Bind will perform selections during the evening ADMifsro/j—front seats and dauco, 4s 6d ; second j seats (entertainment only \ 2s ; gallery Is ; front seats (entertainment only), 3s ; dan>'e ditto, 3s REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED FOR THE DANCE Committee—Joseph Syms, Chairman; Messrs Waite, Menzies, Bcott, Tremntn, Br'>wn,6Marsden, J. W. Carr. l.'rummond, Meldram, Hitcben, H. Waite, Detail Manager ; C. B. Andrew, Hon Sec. Doors open at 730 ; to commence at 8 o'clock sharp T?LLERSLIE GARDENS. CALEDONIAN SPOUTS 1 CALEDONIAN SPORTS AND CHRISTMAS FETES ! ! BOXING DAY, MONDAY, 27th DECEMBER, 1876. Splendid Entries for thk Races. THE HIGHLANDERS IN COSTUME. »_, The Hobson Band, jest AIREO, the Rival of Leotabd, in his world-renowned Aerial Performances. (Engaged expressly for the Day). DANCING ON TEE PLATFORM. Strawberries and Cream in Perfection. The ROSES ana other FLOWERS in Full Bloom. Spend your Holiday at Ellerslio Gardens. Boom for all, Amusements for all, and Health for all. devonporTlodge, no. 7 WILL HOLD A itpicni c j» IN VATJXHALL GARDENS, NORTH SHORE, ON MONDAY, 27th DECEMBER, 1875. Temperance Band will be in Attendance. healthful and recreative sports Will be indulged in, including Dancing on the Lawn, Quoits, Swings, Rounders, etc., etc. To parties visiting the North Shore in search of quiet enjoyment, these old established and beautiful Gardens offer unequalled attractions. Plenty of room, winding paths, shades, arbors, and in close proximity to tlie sea beach. Tea, Coffee, and other temperate refreshments, to be had in the grounds. Return tickets by steamer, including admission into ibe Gardens, Is. each; Children, half-price. Tickets can be obtained from Mr P. B Woodham, 268, Queen-strPet. opposite the Market House, or on Wharf on the morning ot the 27ih. SHERIDAN -STREET SUNDAY SCHOOL.—The Christmas Service of Song ou HURSDaY Evening, December 23, in aid of the choolFPEflg. lickete, 6d each..



' WR. CL= XX is the Crow Candidate. ONSONBY. —a netvly-bitilt Cot tage, on eisy term*, to be !e* rrso rf.—..pplv to TV. F ' Ajrnv n ?'SUu-'U-^-S^'vet L> OX li\ G i> A V SPQ Xf S Pprsnw^C'-ousnf Piectitifr *abWo*ttesaler.f 'ruit and cafees st E lerslla G ir. ens on Foxing l»a« most a ply at once as only a. 1 anted n> mber wi.i be alloWed- S. A. BROWN, Manager. rj HB CITY OP YORK OOLD MINING 1 COMPANY (LIMITED.) A Call of One Ph'lline per Share Las this day lipen made by the Diiectors payable to the Manager at tlie Ofiice of the Company, Wyodh m-stre^t. in the city of Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, J2fch day of Jauuaiy, 1876. H. N. GAEL AND, Manager. Auckland, December 22, 1875. HTIHE Cross supports CLARK! FORMING AND GRAVELLING FOOT PATH F«OM PARK ROAD TO GARDENS IN THE DOMAIN. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, December 22,1875. Tenders for the ahove work are inrited, and will be received at this office until noon of FRIDA>, the 31st instant Pians and fpecification can bo seen at the Public Works Office, fchortlaDd-street. VINCENT E. BICE, Secretary to Public Buildings Commitsioners. DESTITUTE CHILDREN'S HOME. TENDERS FOR SUPPLIES. Tenders for follovirg Fuppiies for the Home for Neglected and Desti ute Children for six months commenciog Ist January, 1576, will be received by the undersigned until noon of Thursday, 30th inst:— Beef and Mutton (free from bone, best quality only) Bread (best quality only) Tea, Sugar, Rice, Oatmeal, Flour, Kerosene, Coals, and Firewood. G. W. OWEN. December 23/1875. BUBLIC NOTICE. SHperintendent'a Office, Auckland, December23,lß7s. The Central Board of Health for the Province of Auckland direct public attention to the following sections of "The Public Health Act, 1872." VINCENT E. BICE. Secretary. £17. It shall be the Duty of Every Medical Practi tioner who shall attend ■upon, or give Medical or Surgical advice to or about any peison suf fering from fcn'ali-pox, Cholera or other highly Infectious or Contagious Oisease dangerous to the people, to give Notice forthwith after he shall have commenced to at end or give such advice, to tha Joes! Board of the I iatrict winntn which person so suffering tlien is and every Medical Prnc'ifiouei Biplecliog to such noticeihail be liable to a fine notexceeciugTen Pounds-. 18. V lien :i Hounlio'dcr ftno"i7ij that a person within tho house occupied l>y him is taken sick of Cholora, Small-pox, or ai y other h ghly in fectious or contagious disease dargerous to the People, he shall immtdi*tely give notice thernof to the Local iSosra oi the district in which he dwells. If he refuses or neglects to givo Bach nonce, he shall forfeit a sum not exceeding Ten Pounds. "17 RADIO ATION OF SCAB. — EAST Jji COAST DIsTKKT. EXTENSION OF TIME. Fresh Tenders are invited until the 10th January, 1876, for Purchasing and Boiling-down from 27,000 1o 30,000 Scabby Sheep in the Kast Ooant District. Further particulars may now be obtained an appli cation at the Civil Commissioner's Office, Princes- Btreet. H. T KEMP, C.C. Auckland, December 22,1875. rpENDERS FOR NAILS, HORSE ± SHOEING, IRONWORK, 4c. Town Clerk's Office. Auckland, December 23,1875. Tenders for Nails, Ironwork, &c.. required during the ensuiner year (1876), in atcordince with Specifica tions to be seen at the office of the City Surveyor, will be received by the City Council until noon of Thursday, the 30th instant. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, December 23,1875. THE City Council Offices will be Clooed on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday, the 25th, 27th, and 28th instant; also on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday, January Ist, 3rd, amt 4th. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. HTENDEBS FOR TIMBER Town Clerk's Office, Auckland, December 23,1875. Tenders for Timber required by the City Council during the en-uing year (1876), in accordance with specifications to be seen at the office of the City Surveyor, will be received until Thursday, SOth lost, at noon. leaders to he endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28. CORN EXCHANGE. " Melbourne, 6th December, 1875. " G. "W. Binney Es., Auckland.— " Dear Sir.—lmmediately on receipt of the pre sent .we shall feel obliged by your closing out the balance of consignment per Mary blur, accepting ruling rates, and sending us final accounts as soon as possible. " We are, dear sir, ' Yours Vpry truly. (Signed) JofHUt Brothers. AS per instructions receipt above, I will sell by public auction at ibe Corn Ex change, on Tuesday, the 23th instant, at il o'clock sharp, THE B^LAKOK OP kTTGaK, ex Mary Blair, from the Yarraviie Pveiiuery— T § 61— 93 bags Fine White f-'utrar, each 1121ba JB § 2—711 pocketsM>urit;US Sugar Also, • All more or less Swtatei— T 5 I—l 4 bags Fie White ugar, e.ch U2lbs M § 31- 75 baga do rt.j do T § 61— 70 b >gs do do do • X 11 - 16 t>»gß rto dv do JB § 2— 43 p cketa Mauritius Sugar. ; Terms :—Over £f,O approved Pcomissory Notes at three mouths.



TO-MOEROW, NOON. CHKISTMAS MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE, AKTHUR'S MART. 8 CASES Gilmour's Fams (clotb), 3 dit'o ditto Hams mid Bticon. 100 bags P^aXoea, 50ba(.s<ii ions, 60 Taranafci Hams, Bacon, Bref 40 ■Wairoa Cheese, Butter. Jowls, Flour, Bran Maize, O»ts. Oatmeal. GROCER! TC-S.—loo cases Jam, 20 cases Tart Fruit, 20 half-chests Tea, Malice Also, Fiji Limes ex Emu. HOUSEHOLD FURNITORE AJiD EFFECTS, New and J-econd-banci. Watches, Clocks, Pictures, &c. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2S. CORN EXCHANGE. HAMS! HAMS! HAMS! G. W. B I NN E V WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, 2SthDecember, at 11 o'clock sharp, 4 cases HAMS (Watt & Co.) Terms at Sale. &T O - M O B B, O W. TIMBER ! TIMBER! TIMBER ! LEVI W. EATON HAS received instructions to sell-by auction, on the Firewood Wharf, To-morrow, 24th Dec, at lx o'clock, 20.0U0 feet Kauri Boards and Scantling, 3 x 2, 4 x2, 4x36x1,6x 2, 6x3. 9 x I#, 9 x 2,12 xl, in Lots to suit Purchasers. "■ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23. At llj O'clock Shakp. CORN EXCHANGE. HOPS! HOPS! HOPS! Ex • Macgregor,'s.s., @ San Francisco. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL well by auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, the 28th December. at 11 o'clock sharp, 27 tales Californian HOPS, just landed ex B. B MacgTegor, from San Francisco. for positive Bale. ' Without Reserve. TO-MORROW. CITY MART. CONTINUATION OF SALE CONSIGNMENT OF RARE AND VALUABLE FANCY ARTICLES, ELECTROPLATE, &c. Just Landed Ex Stab or Gbemany. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, The Balance of Lots unsold. As the above choice goods aro a Trial Shipment and nearly atl single articles this sale presents a rare opportunity of securing Christmas Presents and New Year's Gifts. Terms at fislo. TO-MORROW NOON. Market House. POULTRY ! POULTRY POULTRY! CHRISTMAS SALE OF Poultry, Turkeys, Geese Ducks, Fowl* Chickens, Pigeons, Fancy Birds, &c. Produce, &c. Furniture, Household Goods, &c. R. O. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. ' TO-MORROW. " M. JONES & CO. WILL hold their usual Thursday Auction Sale, at their rooms, To-morrow, at 12 o'clock, of Groceries, Produce New and Second-hand Furniture American Cooking stove Ceoktng Utensils, Ma, Etc, Itc. B. TONKB.j [B. C. CAER. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24. WATCHES, JEWELLERY, ETC., ETC. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. B. TONES k 00. HAVE been instructed by H. L. Neumegen to mil by auction on Friday, tht 24th December, at 11 o clock, UREDJSKMBD PLEDGES, at per Evening Star of the lttlh and 17th tnstr TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28. ~" 11 O'Clook Shakp. CORN EXCHANGE. CHAIRS! CHAIRS! CHAIRS! Ex 'Ltaie Fox, 1 Q N«w_York. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL Bell by public auction at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, the 28th Deo at 12 o'clock sharp, 89 cases CHAIRI*, ooaii«tbur of Dinlntr, RocMna. Office Chairs, Ac. Terms at Hale. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24. ™. w <\lnut~hanoforte. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE subßcribers will sell at the Mart. Fort-street, on -Friday next, 24th tout, at 11 o'clock, Handsome Walnut Pianoforte, by Kelly; House hold Furniture, Iran Bedicaads, JTeaihw Bed, Chests Drawers, Couchm, Oiloloth, Ac, Ac. SAMUEL COCHRA.NE ft SON. Auctioneer!. - ' , THURSDAY, DEOEMBaR 30. A RARE OPPORTUNITY, FOR INVESTING. TO PUBLICANS, CAPITALISTS, SPECULATOR*. AND ' OTHERS. ' In Close Proximity to thw Titanic Stebx, Company'sl Works at New Plymouth. 4. Large and Commodious HOUSE, built for & I Puplic-house, which, from its position must neces j sarily do a large trade when the Iron Sar.d Company commences operations. At present it is occupied as a Boarding-house, and enjoys a lucrative trade iin a General Store The House is a large one;; >3ontaiiiiri^ thirteen rooms, and there is an acre and a-half of • freehold land with it. ■'■"?$* It is situated at the Hemi; one 'mile'a^a^quarter from the centre of the. town of N f w Plymouth, on the main road to the Waiters, and a few c'haiuH only;, a street dividing it ft pm the property of tha Iron Samd Coujjany ' ' ! MR. P. UGLKDHILL Will sell the abov* 'property, by ■publiu auction, on the SOth instant, at his stores, .Devon-street