m«sr hear). H returned* he should be pre ared' to go with the majority of the Auck land members on important questions. Jpheers). Se was in favor of retrenchment I r the present Government was most ex- Lvagant. As to representative he thought the two Islands should be L n al. Aa to the deration of Parliament,, he was in favour of triennial Parliaments la better than longer terms. Mr. Taylor briefly referred to his services in the, Pro vinei&l Council, and disclaimed the notion of y 8 having been brought forward by any narticnlar party. If elected he would do his best to serve their interests. (Cheers.) Mr. J» A. Tole, who met an enthusiastic reception, said he now made his first ap pearance in the political arena. This was, fn one sense, an advantage, for they could bring against him no sins of omission or commission. He would briefly refer to the reasons of his coming forward. He had been invited by the Central Committee of Sir George Grey to present himself for election. (Cheers.) It was the duty of Auckland in the times that were coming, to send down a united band pledged to adjust the burdens which now pressed upon the pro vince. He avowed himself as a partizan of Sir George Grey. It was nonsense persons boasting of their independence ; it was that kind of thing that had ruined Auckland. (Cheers). A crisis was at hand and sharp remedial measures were necessary. He was in favor of insular separation with two provinces linked together by a Federal Government. A great deal had been made of the term, " Unity of the Colony." It was junply a meaningless expression. There could be no unity while the southerners jingled £700.000 of land fund every year, and Auck- Jandbad onlyafewcoppers, (cheers). No, unity meant a community of profits and losses. Taxation must come, and of the different kinds he should choose either an income tax or a property tax. Mr. Tole expressed his predilection for triennial parliaments, re-con jtruction of the Upper House, distribution of the great runs and other important points. He also advocated manhood suffrage and the principle of ministers seeking re-election by their constituents. Ha believed in Educa tion being a colonial question. He regarded a good system of education to be better as a preventive against drunkenness than all the permissive bills in the world. (Cheers.) It was needless for him standing in the position he did to say that he intended to try and recover the land fund. The representation needed readjustment, for it was wrong that while the South Island had 53 members the North Island should only have 35. In reference to his opponents, he would try and remove their dissembling coverings, and ihow them as they were. If they wished to see a man who voted for the compact, or whatever they chose to call it, of 1856, they could see him in Mr Carleton. (Cheers). The game man voted in favour of confirming that compact when in 186S a resolute band from Auckland tried to alter it. Mr Tole instanced several other examples of Mr Carleton's acting prejudically to the Interests of Auckland. In 1869, Mr Carleton had voted against the vote by ballot. In 1875 he was the pillar of the Abolitionists in the Provincial Council. His letters to which he had alluded he had read, and his opinion was that they contained plenty of self-laudation and much abuse and invective against Sir George Grey. (Hear hear.) He was sorry to dwell so long upon Mr Carleton, but he was such a good subject to anotomise. (Laughter.) As for Mr Taylor he was the avowed Ministerial candidate, and besides that there was nothing much that could be laid of him. In conclusion Mr Tole said that if the electors honored him with their con fidence he would do his best to prevent their repenting of their choice. (Cheers.) The Eeturning Officer said Mr J. McCosh Clark had declined to be nominated.

The Bhow of hands, which was now called for, resulted as follows :—

Hugh Carleton " A. K. Taylor ... 6 J. A. Tole 31 Tbe announcement of the numbers was received with loud cheering. A poll was demanded on behalf of Messrs Carleton and Taylor.

Mr Tole proposed a vote of thanks to the Returing Officer, and thus closed the pro ceedings.

CITY COUNCIL.—This Day,

The ordinary meeting of the City Council was held this afternoon in the Council Chambers. Present: His Worship the Mayor (in the chair). Councillors Prime, Isaacs, Brett, Daldy, Holdship, Yon der Heyde. dpclabations. Mr Tonks read the usual declarations of his intention to do his duty according to the terms of the Municipal Corporations Act Amendment Act 1875. THE MAYOR'S ADDRESS. In commencing his address, His Wtrship the Mayor said he had felt great diffilence b accepting the position given to htn by such a large majority of the ratepyers, but having accepted it, he jould endeavour to carry out his iuties honestly and with zeal. He shoult' call upon them for their co-operation, ad he felt convinced that he should not fk it In vain. They could hardly expect him to define any line of policy at presenter he was to a certain extent new to the roi»ne of the Council. There were, however, ?ne or two matters on which he should likefco say a few words. The consolidation of tB rates was a most desirable thing. All th rates onght to be struck and fall due on tl> same day. He should ask them jat a future time to help him to d^' this. He believed that if this could be efbted it would remove a great deal of the jssatis faction which people felt at differdt rates cropping up as soon as one was pai The interest on the Water Supply Loaniad, he found, been up to the present paid re of the loan. He considered that a most ppicious system. He should suggest that tbmatter should be submitted to a committee pich he intended to move for. He stronglybjected to any further taxation but | there was no other way they would have tao their duty. A grant of 6s 8d in the £, apunting to about £2000, was expected j>m the General Government. They mighpossibly be able to apply that for the purpe. He would as soon as possible master t»inances , of the Council, and if there was an, method of carrying on the business mfc econ omically he would recommend itf>r their consideration. As to the Banitarypndition of the city, iiving as they did alwt in the tropics, he considered it a most nportant subject, and one which ought to rtfve their best attention. He had been infped that scarlet fever had appeared at tliThan>es, and had immediately written to tpuperin tendent, as Chairman of the Ce»l Board of Health, and already measures Ire being taken to prevent the epedemic esnding to Auckland. The drainage of tj city was I very deficient. The present syp would make the harbour a cesspool in years. In the old country millions fre being Bpent to undo what the [ere now doing. This was a subjecf^hich he I should earnestly direct their Potion to soon. He would not now fuijr address them, but, as other importantjbjects oc curred to him, he would not f*o consult them. '

The Mayor then took his sea]

. LETTERS. I A letter was read from the sptary of the Central Board of Health in rejnee to pre vention, if possible, of the outfik of scarlet fever. The letter stated thatj Board had resolved to issue certain regions under ■ob-section 5 of see: 21 of th^blic Health

I Act to empower local boa^ to remove patients, and to issue a noti^i the public \urnals by advertisement, attention special Beet ions of th*°t a**d to bwboar aMtoit^ pttata to

»<e special enquiries of all Australian yes ii H^W? the porfc of -Auckland regard a healfchof the Passengers and crew, "»«« mS I tters Pe^»i»ing thereto, also pin Pi ? hosi Pital *° *>c at the local boards, but that the Board • no means m hand for that purpose. in -I W-5 read from Mr H- Ellis respect innn Condltlon of the Immigration depot monsequenoe of certain complaints being Sl; reßpe?"lg the same- He had madl emnes and found that there was no im m<ate abuse for complaint. There had fil-M of typhus fever in one family. but tnjhildren were now convalescent. A re poW read to this effect from Dr Goldsbro'. EXTENSION. &££§§ I application was read from Mr A. S. ™pn, asking for an extension of time for X& ompletion of his contract for work in U'on-street, in which he had been pre yed by bad weather. fmcillor Isaacs moved, and Councillor vsr seconded- » That a month's extension beknted." Carried. EXPRESS DRIVERS' STAND -(petition was read from the express aris, called the Light Brigade, asking for a n jS ite for a stand, where they would be exnd to less danger. ".Inspector suggested that they might r 'w*d to 2° back to the old spot. Isaacs objected to their being Pla|in the front of their premises. He noier would support the application, P iri°J, Dg not more than five should be aJioi to stand at the same time. Ucillor Isaacs suggestion was then emt£d. in a resolution, which was put and Onvl]

J DRAKE-STREET CUTTING. Afe petition from residents in Diake stre^gaingfc the cu tting-down of that a L • Wa® laid on tne table- Ag discussion ensued, after which a re solut moved by Councillor Brett and secoj by Councillor Yon der Heyde, that the «t Committees report be received and consj^d. that day nine months, was carr^animously, an amendment having beenb drawn.

T¥»yor, and Councilors Isaacs, Yon aer Jde. and Brett spoke very strongly agaiihe expenditure of money in cutting dowi|d streets while there were so many backets informed.

I FIRE BRIGADE. AJ°n was ready from the members of the Ifirigade, to the effect that, as the memlj many of them were married men, and aeir lives were often exposed to great risky, service of the public, the Council mighidisposed to assist towards the in surim lives of the members. A gj deal of fun was provoked by the appliqi of the memorialists, and it was sited that the Council should find gold bhes as well as boots for the mema Thation was received.

j PRINCES-STREET. EvCoupr Yon der Hejde called attention to a pjof the footpath in Princes-street remaijwithout asphalt, which had been laid Oe rest of the street nine months ago.

Couj freely) hadbd would do his

The! matterj laws hi forthw

tr Brett said he had heard it rked outside that if a poor man c owner of the property pressure i been brought to compel him to of the path.

jr stated he would look into the if power existed under the by- Id see that the work was done

TELEGRAMS.

RAHAMSTOWN.

X our own Correspondent.) This day. Election Matters.

Electnatters are quiet. Mr. Vogel's friends in communication with the Ministrj hie candidature, and it is ex pected ill lie run. Mr. Mackay is also also an totstand now, and wants the Governi to *elease him, on certain con ditions, ghtSir George Grey.

Two went ti injured

me torses competing yesterday fen his morning, having been hoicnts.

WANGAREI.

(1 ouiwn Correspondent.) This day. A gun geramed Eowe, at the Wan garei fie mAb in a state of delirium, iremens, enujd suicide laßt night by Btabbing i server the body and cutting his skull ih axe. plitical- Ifc is afidey asserted that Munro's chance issduc to a minimum, and that Waipu or.)B N(lScotian vote is completely split betifen* uglas, Munro, and Hull, which woflrece Munro's chance consider ably. Diglasi Hull were well received in Mangafti, Kara, and Waipu districts. Hull addeses 'constituents at Wbangarei to-morrobighlt is said he is backed by some leadg m in Auckland, Dr. Camp bell and hers.-

MARU.

(]r Pre Telegram Agency.) This day.

The Bi. B."; Stafford was elected for Timaru ithou^position. He made only a few rearks, pmising a full address on Friday it. tetated he was strongly in favour o!a Tim breakwater on Sir John Coofce's $n.

APIER.

(Pom own Correspondent.) | This day. jlheUing Today. The vGing ising on briskly in town, which is tuite eed. Bets are made freely. Stuart heidi thill in town. The Maoris have giveii a plier for Stuart as against McLean.

M 2 Meetings. At a gfi»t tie meetipg yesterday, a propositioi of Bheehan's from the Good Templar Smetjs favorably received. Major KetnpjfVanganui, and nearly all the Arawathieirpose the Government on account of the fosed Validation Bill, re Hawkes' Bay laiurchasers.

By a felegr^eceived by the agents to-day, wa leaM the s.s. Hawea has been detained Wellington by fog. She leaves to-day jwill arrive at Ouehunga on Saturday meg.

The Aucklaißacing Club's meeting on Saturday isJJy to prove an immense success if Jupi^luvius only smiles upon the occasion. | the races will be well contested, andi-icket match, Auckland versus Ponson^roceeding on the ground will serve to be what sometimes proves a tedious inten

Fnrr Beat* Designs to Choose From. ; A LARGE SHST OF CARPETS JUST TO PACKED, andndded to the very exten sive stock on vit the City Hall at prices to suit both richpoor. Tapestry and Brus sell, from 2s 9*; very handsome heartn rugs to match, •tains of every description from 5a lid *. Extra Good Va ue m Sheetings and Q just to hand. HoUoway and Garlick nooply all kinds oi Bedding, Mattresses, P*es, and[Mow ; good Feather Pillow** 6d. Carpets laid by a skilled hand fitf charge. Job Line n Passage Floor G (4s 6d quality, slightly damaged) at 3sloor Cloths from 2 to 24 feet wide cufi laid down. Pay a visit tTHollUnd Garlick's Furnishing Room, City Bljad see the cheapest good in town. / \ '%

TfitK xtintnm star tbitrsday, December 30 ms



TOYS, oa ."New Year



V^T ANTED Known, that Genuim Aih P ;fTT^ eiT o oßhlre Cyder isto be obtained-at th Albert Hotel, Queon-street. W^^TED^&n^wn, L. H. Greet n-hW o W)! l l£ av?-! orsal° on Friday, in the Market Cbbage anq Cauliflower PJant3, fee , ha. "If/"ANTED, a situation by a young a rLi ~Y oman accustomed to a Sewing Machine. - Apply HM, at this office. "\XfANTED to Let, a comfortable " v House of five rooms, situated in Newtor Road, near top of Hj monds-street; rent, 15s per week Apply to R. Bartley, House, Land, and General Com mission Agent, Nelson-street, near Gas Works.-30tt December, 1875. W~^ANTED, two Pair of Sawyers.— Apply at the Shakespeare Hotel. "WANTED, a respectable Youth, AddL^gofficrl6^6 °f hOok~^°B- W^ANTED, a good General (Servant Apply to Mrs J. jj. Davies, No. 4, Wynyard street. * J W ""ANTED, a good General Servant in a private family.—Apply office of this P3«p6r. WANTED, a good General Servant ; references required.—Apply, between the lionra of iq and 12 to Mrs Pollen, New North Road. \M ANTED, immediately, a thorough * * General Servant; good wages; references required —Ajrply to Francis J. Shortt, Hairdresser, 140, Queen-street. WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply to Mrs Ivey, Conquest Place, Parnell. WAIN TED, a good General Servant. Apply to Mrs W. J. Messenger, Queen-street. TITELLESLEY-STKEET Baptist » ™ CHAPEL Watch-Night Service on FRIDAY NIGHT, to commence at 11 o'clock. WANTED, a Girl as Nurse to take charge of two children.—Apply to Mrs VVhitley, Olaremont House, Princes-street. WANTED, a Nursery Governess.— Apply to Mrs Courtayne, Claremont Hou'e WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Willoughby, Arch Hill, Great North Road. WANTED- to Rent, afouTorfive roomed House near Mechanics' Bay —Apply by letter to Mr John Letbam, Star Office. WANTED, a Situation as Groom and Coachman ; good references.—Apply is this officu for address. Vy ANTED immediately, for a * * small family at the North a good general Servant.—Apply to Mra Mowbray, Parnell. References required. WA NTED7"it"to be understood that that the Pantheon is the only place were you 3an be clothed, &o , at a reasonable price.—iford, Potter and Co. v,-.- WAITED, all Cricketers to know that we have just opened a splendid line of real Cricketing Shirts.—Ford, Potter and Co., The Pantheon. WANTED, a respectable young person as Housemaid.—Knquirn »t Gardner's rhames Dining .Rooms. Queen-street, Whatf WANTED to LET, a House of eight rooms in Vincent-street, close to the itreet.—Apply to G Rollerson. Baker, Nelson-street. WANTED, a good General Servant App y to Mrs McQuffie, Jermyn-street. WANTED, a respectable person as General Servant in the neighbourhood of Para ell: a reference required.— Apply at Elleralie EJotiss. No'th -hnre. ANTED to Let, the House and Premises recently in the occupation of Mr i. B. Ludbrook.—Apply to Shirley W. Hill, 31, Lower ( iueen-street. WANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply at the Greyhound Hotel, ANTED, a Cook and Housemaid for the Star Hotel; good references indis pensable.—Apply to Mrs P. Gorman, Star Hotel. ANT^rV^O^OOViSITORS to the WILLOW GROVE Strawberry Gar lens. Admission, Free ! Tea, Sandwiches, and jther Refreshments supplied. ANTED, a good Cook and Laun dress, having references.—Apply after 6 p.m. ;o Mrs Pounds, St Stephen's Road. WANTED, a strong Boy.—Apply R. Giles, butcher, City Market. WANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwinger, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suits made to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice. W~ ANTED furnished, for a perma nence, part of House, including kitcheia oi sitting and bed-room (with an extra room for dressing room and boxes), with attendance, within half-an liour's walk of the banks.—Full particnlars, with the lowest terms, to be sent to " A.8.," care of Mis Poberfc, Shojtland-street- ANTED known-^K. D. Sykes, late President of Manchester Watchmakers' A ssociation, bega to say that he has the cheapest and best quality in stock of Englieh and Geneva gold and 3ilver Watches in the city, gold and silver Alberts and Guards (all marked), English Clocks and Timepieces, Vienna and American Regulators, Electro-Plate, Ac. Good second-hand Levers cheip ; Watchss cleaned »nd repaired, and kept in order for* twelve months free of any second charge—At the Turkith Baths, Upper Queen street. WANTED UN OWN, we have an unlimited supply of Strawberries and Fresh Cream d»i yat the Willow Grove Gardens, Devon port, *orth Shore. WANTED KNOWN, there is no charge for Admission to the Willow Grove Gardens, Devonport, North Shore. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is 'prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Kails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All. orders attended to with despatch. • WANTED, Married Couples to Know, that I Jiave Just Opened 25 NEW SETS of BROOCHES and EARRINGS. They Will be on view in my window if not sold. F. H. LEWISSON, Oueen-street, Auckland. ANTED, 10,000 VISITORS' to the Ellerslie Garden.—Strawberries and Cream; all kinds of Refreshments; Swings; Merry- Go-Round; and Croquet Lawn for Visitors. Picnio parties provided for on shortest notice. WANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye snd Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. WANTED Bnown, 30 trunks of Ladies' and Children's Boots at HOME PRTCFS. Ladien' and Children's L enther Boots, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s 6d, and 7s 6d; Ladies' Kid Boots, 4s 6d, Bs 6d, and 6s 6d. A. New and Select Stock to choose from, at D. McPHERSON'S, Karangahape Road, Newton. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Musio snd other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door^to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham- Btreet. WANTED, Purchasers for Breck nell Turner and Co.'s Saddle Soap, the best preparation known for Cleaning and Preserving Saddles, Bridles, &c, and rendering the leather soft and pliable; will not scil the most delicate fabric even when used immediately after application. Cheaper than Soft Soap. Sold only by W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, to., Queen-street. WA N<t ED _NO WN, ALEX JAS. BROWN, Working Man's Architect, is preparing designs and working draw ings for Villa Residences, Farm-houses, Cottages, &c, &c. at a low nominal charge, for the advantage of small capitalists. Estimated quantities and cost of work supplied free.—Private residence, Union-street, Auckland. AJN I\_ i>. 600 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Munte Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Eope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, *o' at BATTYE * CO.'S London Marine Store' Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Mosg, Manager %4, ANiJiD JUNOWi*, that D. V T Goldib Is prepared to supply' all kinds of Timber and : other Building materials, includm Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Tiaiber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, ,&c, &c., at the lowest market price, at his,. Yard , Custom-house street. WANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all fcin«« of ASPKA^XIN^ it S*Me«*bJ« gart*W,6o



LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH. Town Clerk's Office, December 29,1875 The following Clause of the Public Health Act, 1872. is published for general information :— Clause 18. " When a householder knows that a person within the house occupied by him is taken sick of small-pox, cholera, or any other highly infect ious or contagious disease, dangerous to the people, he shall immediately give notice thereof to the Local Board of the district in which he dwells. If he refuses or neglects to give such notice, he shall forfeit a sum not exceeding Ten Pounds." P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. ■pg" o t i (j HT In consequence of serious injury done to property from time to time, no trespassers will be allowed to Cross the Fields of the undersigned from this date. JOSEPH NEWMAN. Remnera, 24th December, 1875. LOST, on the way from Auckland to Onehunga, a Ladies' Geneva Watch, highly enamelled —Anyone returning the same to this office will be liberally rewarded. pHBISTMAS Presents and New \J Year Gifts.-The most useful present for the Country Settlers is one of H H. Smith's Improved Patent, Portable, Smoke-Consuming Ovens, which requires no setting, and is the ±sest Oven for baking Bread, Pastry, etc., ever invented. Five per cent discount for one week. —Auckland Iron Works Durham-street, UCKLaND SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS. The Company will muster on Friday night, the 31st December, at ] I o'clock, at the Fire-bell Grey-street Uniform: Full Dress, with forage cap and waist belt, and without spatts. JOHN MOWBRY, , Captain. jy o tic c. Thb undersigned will in future Close their Estab lishments at 2 o'clock on Saturdays K. i-ORTEE & CO. T & S. MIiRRIN. H. FENDELOW. X HAVE now an unlimited supply of STRAWBERRIES and CREAM; usual superior quality. No fear of disappointment. It. ALISON, Willow Grove, Beach Road, Devonport. QHRISTMAS BARGAINS. GENUINE SALT? OF CHOICE CHRISTMAS FRUITS, ETC, CHRISTMAS BABG-AINS TO EVERY CASH PURCHASER AT THE WELL-KNOWN T POT. F. HEWIN & BROTHER Have just opened out their new Shipments of Fine Fruits, especially selected for thi=ir Christum trade, and will offer them at such prices as will ensuro a Speedy Clearance. The following list will give some idea of the Bargains to be had J93T FOR CASH ONLY ! -W* New Patras Currants, 4%d 3? lt> Finest Eleme R.lpirs, 6>£d tt> Splendid Hobart Town Jams, only 7<l <$ tin ~ ~ „ \Y. ft tins only lOd 13 tin Victoria Houey, »d 'ffl tin A fine light fcugar for 4%t1. Also don't forget to pu chaso your CHRISTMAS lIA.MB, BACON, AtiD CBKESE frum the direct Importers ard thus get full value for your money, f»s we pay particular attention to this important branch of the business. F. HEWIN & BROTHER, GROCERS, BACON", AND CHEESE FACTORS, Thb T Pot on the Cobner, And at Grahamstown. " A Merry Christmas to |you All." T> LANTS! PLANTS ! PLANTS FOR PLANTING OUT NOW. Cucumber, Melon (Rock, Water, and Pie), Vegetable Marrow, Pumpkin, ana Tomato in pots, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettuce, Bed Cabbage, tic., &c. R. B A I R D, Victoria Seed Stores, Victoria-street. A V CKLAND SAVINGS BANK t J^ pENNY gANK Will be OPENED at the Office of the Auckland Savings Bank on TUESDAY, 4th JANUARY, 1876. HOURS OF ATTENDANCE FOR DEPOSITORS : The Bank will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 12 to 2 o'clock, and on Saturdays from 10 to 12 o'clock, both to pay and becievb Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. R. CAMERON, Manager. ■^TEWMAKKET PUBLIC HALL. <&■.-■*■.-., TRUSTEE • pStKSr^raf-' His Honor thbßupieimt»mdent oi THif&Roforiroi. THE CONCERT To celebrate the Opening of the above Hall, will take place on TUESDAY, JANUARY 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 Wttheford, the hot), secretary, is authorised to receive subscriptions promised. JOSEPH O*BOR»JE, Treasurer. ]^r o t i c T, The BANKS will be CLO3EP on MONDAY, 3rd January. p I S B O -E N E. Tenders, accompanied with a deposit of 10 per cent, will be received at Dunedin to 15th January, 1876. for the Purchase, separately or together, of Sections 55 and 67, Town of Gisborne. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. EDWIN J. SPENCfI, HENKY GJRKKN, G. F. &&ID, Trustees Estate of the late James Copeland. POA KEWARD.—It having come JJ/£\J to the knowledge of the Undersigned that various Spirits and Liquors are regularly sold oat of Adolphe Wolfe's Schnapp Bottles, as the Genuine Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps—Notice is hereby given that the above teward will b< paid for infor mation that will lead to the conviction of parties selling a counterfeit; ana the names of publicans who it is ascertained fill up bottles with va ueless compounds of their own mixing, will be published — The public should protect themselves by the purchase of unopened bottles of this favourite and pure Spirit — (signed) L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agent for UdoJphe Wolfe's Aromatic Schiedam Schnaps Registered in this colony. Auckland. Bth Octcber.lß7s. TTNITED SERVICE LODGE, U No. 421, 1.0. The regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in the Masonic Hotel THIS (Wednesday) EVENIN G. at 7.80 p. m. sharp. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order, F. M. PEMBERTON, Secretary. T~ O G. T. devonport"lodge. The PICNIC advertised to take place in Vauxhall Gardens on the 27th, is Postponed until SATURDAY, the let of January. Xetepwanoe Band la i»tteasanG«. tS£"tM« w'* fts to« *m vnmto to* m ', W



CITY E A L I QUEEN-STEEET, GLOKIOUS SUCCESS HUNDREDS TURNED AWAY! DEAFENING APPLAUSE GREETEI E. D. DAVIES Ana his TALENTED COMPANY!!! EVEKY "EVENING. POPULAR PEICES : 3s, 2s, and Is. ■\TEW YEAR'S DAY SPECIAL AFTER ±S NOON PERFORMANCE For Children and Visitors. ADMISSION: CHILDREN SIXPENCE. pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. FRIDAY EVENING, December 31. ONLY JUV ENIL E NIGHT! The performance to consist of the Pantomime, HARIEQUIN BLUEBEARD! Children half-price to all parts of the house. The performance to conclude -t 10 o'clock sharp, to enable children to reach their homes at a reasonable hour. Children : Circle., 2s; Stalls, Is; Pit, Gd. Adults as usual. pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, LAST THREE NIGHTS OP THE GORGEOUS PANTOMIME. Last three nights of Thornton's beautiful Scenery. "PERESFORD-STEEET Congrega _O tional Church PICNIC to MOTUIHI will take place on MONDAY next, 3rd January, leaving1 the Wharf at 0 a.m. (weather permitting). EVO IMPORT WES LEY AN SUNDAY SCHOOL EXCURSION TRIP. The above School will hoM their Festival on SATURDAY, Ist January, weather permitting. Th< y will proceed to th« Lake by the p.s. Lalla Rookh, leaving Queen-street Wharf at 9 am. sharp, and at Nonh Shore Wharf at 9,30. Fares, 2s, return tickets; Children, ha.f-price. /^HRISTxMAS AMUSEMENTS, KJ in the HALL OF THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASOCIATION, THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, December 30. proceeds to purchase new books tor the LIBRARY. A MUSIC AX CONTEST Will take place by twelve youog Ladies, under the age of 16, who have not hitherto won a prize. A five-guinea Prize PewiDg Machine will be pre sented by Mr Denncs for the best 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 A ppnratus. Young Ladies wishing to win the Hewing Machine, will kindly leave their names wi'h Mr Salter, at the Rooms, or Mr Penneg, on or before Tuesday next, the 28th. as the list Is fil ir. R up. Song, " Sweet Singing Birds," by Mr Chapman. Admission—ls each, Children half-price ;to com mence at 7.45 »harp. A T U R D A V NIGH 'Fs ENTERTAINMENT. Yottng Men's Christian Association Hall. The usual Saturday Nieht's Concert will be held as above at 8 o'clock on SATURDAY, let January, 1870. The whole of the proceeds of thin Entertainment will be devoted to the relief of Jas Inoham and Family, who are in very distressed circumstances, and really are objects of charity. The sympathies of the public are confidently appealed to on this occasion. Charge, Id.; but the Committee respectfully suggest this amount should not be the limit of individual benevo lence, though they do not feel justified in altering the actual charge made. A good programme is in preparation. By order, C. B. ANDREW, * Hon. Sec. TO R N E-S TRE E T HALL. SATURDAY NIGHT'S ENTERTAIN MENT COMMITTEE. All Claims against the above Committse afe re quested to be f>«nt in immediately to the Chairman, Mr J. gyms, Wnkefield-street and all moneys ana tickets should be accounted for to him, not later than Wednesday Evening at the V.M.C. A. Rooms. By order, CHARLES B. ANDREW, Hon. Sec. A JSCIENT ORDER OP FORESTERS. ~i^^ The Anniversary Committee of j»'tSlßt Court City of Auckland beg respect ffipH^n fully to announce that, fearing to .fsß|syjsgypris|; be crowded, in consequence of the Miß*|i|T|i^jßSL number of tickets, for the Soiree f3K9/sSy=L*B^j an(* Ba" alr<?ady disposed of, they I sbE^mSxls I nave decided to hold the same in J bP«& JsriMvrsl <ne Choral Hall, instead of Lorne '4fegßPSs?.4a(*i©' street, as previously arranged. They have also to request those members who intend to join us to meet in the Lodge-room, Cook street, at 5.45 p.m., 31st instant, when the procession will be formed, and accompanied by the Engineer Brass Band, will proceed from thence to the Choral Hall. Tea on the Table at 6.30 p.m. sharp, Tickets, 3s. each, may be obtained from any of the following committee:—E. Auger, N Firth, E. R. Pigott, T. and E. McKeown, E. Langley, E. H. T. Garratt. nRAND AET UNION (by permission). MR. SEUFFERT Begs to inform Subscribers that the List being now filled, THE DRAWING FOR PRIZES Will take place at the Mechanics' Institute, on WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, sth January, at 4 ' clock. Members are sequested to get their Tickets without delay. Tickets not claimed before the sth will be forfeited. Tjl O R SALE. To Arrive, per • Carnatic.' 1 S-cwt Steam Hammer 1 Power-geared Drilling Machine 1 26ft bed, llin centre, acrew-cutting Gap Lathe 1 16ft „ 9J 1 15ft „ ' 9£ „ „ 1 PlaDing Machine, to plane 10ft x 3ft, and JatLe in Sft deep on the table, self-acting on the horizontal, vertical, and argnlar cuts 1 Bo do, 4ft X 2ft, and take in 2ft deep BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. MEW ZEALAND MAGAZINE. On the first of January, 1876, will be published, at the Office of the Otago Daily Times and Witness Com pany (Limited/, Dunedin, the First Number of the NEW ZEALAND MAGAZINE: A Quarterly Journal of General Literature, 'to be Edited by a Committee consisting of the following gentlemen: Professor G. 8. Sale, Dunedin ; Professor J. M. Brown, Christehurch; ■ Professor D Macgregor. Dunedin; Captain P. W. Hutton, Dunedin; Rev. R. L. Stanford. The "New Zealand Magazine'- is intended to be open for the expression of all shades of opinion, and for the discussion of all questions of general or Colonial interest. Many of the best known writers'in all parts of the Colony have already announced their intention of becoming contributors. Subscription for the year, Ten Shillings. Order from any Bookseller. A limited number of Advertisements will be printed with each number of the Magazine. Scale: £2 per page per insertion; or .£5 per page per annum, Communications to be addressed to thoTho Editors, B ut>gcr«]>ti»ni a. « *aY?rtt«iSfifsH to b* |e*«u tx o



DE MURSKA CONCERTS. f IMPORTANT NOTICE. The undersigned regrets to have to inform the ) public of Auckland that the very serious illness of Mr. Alfred Anderson, Mdle. De Murska's Pianist and Accompanyist (whom she has been unable to replace in time in Sydney), has prevented that lady from visiting Auckland by the present trip of the Hero. Xhere being no steamer from Sydney for another month, Mdle. De Murska will make Auckland by way of Melbourne and Dunedin, due notice of which will " be given. Such parties as have taken Season Tickets can have ■ the money returned to them, or the Tickets extended, on application at Mr Upton's, Queen-street, between the hours of 10 and 6 To-morrow and Friday next, where further particulars may also be obtained. VT. 8. MEDCALFB, . Agent. , pLLEESLIE GARDENS. SATURDAY, January 1, The Programme of Caledonian Sports set for Boxing Day will come off on New Year's Day. MONDAY, January 3, GRAND SA IVING MATCH, for £3 Cup. or value, presented by Mr Lowisson— Competitors to shew their skill at ripping luOft. of 1 in. board. En tries, 5s each, on the ground. THREE HUNDRED YARDS HANDICAP.— Prize, Cup valu« £7 10s. Entries on the ground, 5s each. CONSOLATION RACE (qnarter-inile handicap).—lst prize, £3 ; 2nd prize, £1. i A ECIENT OKDER OF FORESTERS. Court City or Auckland. The Regular Fortnightly Meet- S^-^si'^Y'y'i^^^i ing of the above Court will bo fsM^^M^t^ Veld THIS (Thursday) EVRNING, W^sSf^&#\; 3uth instant» at tne usual time and Ji *WferiMWW 1 By order of the O.K. I IlliiJiftiaJ T< HOLLA- ND' T^XCURSION TO HUT SPRINGS Will leave the Queen-street Wharf on MONDAY, the 3rd January next, at 10 a.m , for the Kawau direct, by the kind permission of Sir George Grey. Every excursionist four and a half-hours on the island. Weather and other circumstances permitting. EETUBN FARES, ss. A. MoQREGOR, Manager. li SPRINGS. 'aa* ***-* MANAIA Will make a trip to Hot Springs on NEW YEAR'S DAY, leaving the Wharf at 10 o'clock sharp, and leaving Hot Springs at 5 p.m. RETURN FARES, ss. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels Bisks on Specie subject to special arrangements. LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID. GEO. P. PIERCE. Manager PAPER BAGS! T>APER BAGS! Grey Sugar Bags Brown and Purple Bags Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Confectionery Bags Millinery Bags. WRAPTING PAPERS— Brown and Blue Paper 8m 01 Hand and Cap Paper Tinfoil Tea Paper White Tea Paper, B^~ Printed if required Price Lists on application. R. TEMIRD, Victoria-street, Sole Agent for Messrs Smith, Anderson, and Co. Paper and Bag Manufacturers, Scotland, DESTITUTE CHILDREN'S HOME. TENDERS FOR SUPPLIES. Tenders for following Supplies for the Home for Neglected and lesiiute Children for six months commencing Ist January, 1576, will be received by the undersigned until noon of Thursday, 30ch mat :— Beef and Mutton (free from bone, beßt quality only) Bread (beet quality only) Tea, Sugar, Rice, Oatmeal, Flour, Kerosene, ! Coals, and Firewood. G. W. OWEN. 23, 1875. Tl\ RADIOATION OF SCAB. — EAST Hi COAST DISTRICT. EXTENSION OF TIME. Fresh Tenders are invited until the 10th January, 1876, for Purchasing and Boilirj-down from 27,000 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. ÜBSCKIBERS in the Auckland Cup Sweep at the Exchange Hotel are requested to settle up on or bef re Tuesday. December 28. Sweep will be drawn oa Thursday. Dec 30. J. ELLIS, Proprietor. Auckland. December 23,1875. 8"" BALE D Tenders will be received by Mr Thos. M*cky, Fort-street, till noon of the 7fch January, 1876, for Erecting a Presbyterian Church in Warkworth, Mahurungi. Planß and Specifications can be seen at Mr Macky's from 28th December lill 6th January 1876. M. W. MUNRO, Secretary. Craigiebnrn, 20th December, 1875. *X O T I C E I will not be lespoiuibie for any debts contracted by my Crew without my written author" y O. HARWBLL, Master Barque Lizzie Fox. Auckland, 24th December, 1875 i AMERICAN KUBBER STAMP COMPANY, DUNEDItf. Messrs Reed and Brett have been appointed Aucklxnd agents for. the above Company, and all orders left with them will be promptly attended to. Samples to be seen at the Star office. A R T UN I O N. At the request of many of the Subscribers, the Drawing will not take place until WEDNESDAY, the sth January, at 4 o'clock. , Subscribers names will be received until Tuesday, the 4th January, I THE "SIMPSON" SEWING MAQHXNK COMPANY, M&m ft iJQMj^. 'toymanm^



"OOUND, on the 7th December, a JO Heifer.— The claimant will receive' the same on proving ownership, and paying expenses, at Mr. J- Buchanan's, Whan. ■ ' . A DELAJDE FLOUR!—On Sale, rl Dunn's superfine Adelaide Flour.—Bobertoa acd Co 'ts, Durham-street A .FEW Single Men can be accom inoilatea with Board and Residence at W. Day's, opposite Lorne-etrt-etHall, known as Wheeler.* Boarding-House. Terms moderate. UNITED NEW ZEALAND. MEN-SERVANTS' ASSOCIATION. A Special General Meeting will bo held THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, at the British Hotel, at 8 15 Business: To arrange certain matters concerning the entertainment on Monday, 3rd January, 1876. ■^ O W PUBLISHED, "REED AND "DUETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC AND Provincial Handbook for 1876. In announcing the Fourth Issue of their Almanac and Handbook, the Publishers feel confidence in commending it as very considerably in advance of its predecessors in variety of matter and completeness of information; and its cheapness will bring it within the reach of all. The book contains 324 pages, and is the LARGEST WORK ever effered In New Zealand for a SHILLING. Among its leading features are :— NEW FARM AND GARDEN CALENDAR for the year, by Mr Robert Brewin; 12 pages. ASTRONOMICAL NOTES FOR 1876, ECLIPSES, &c, by MrS. J. Lambert, F.R.A.S.; 6 pages. HISTORICAL SKETCH OF NEW ZEA LAND—Discovery by Cook— Primitive Oondi dition and Origin of Natives—Btory of Mission ary Enterprise—Honga Ika and other Ancient Warriors—Bar in de Thierry's Claims—Wait au Massacre—Heke's War—New Zealand Com pany's Operations — Waiiato and Taranakl Wars, &c, &c, occupying 14 pages. GEN REAL DESCRIPTIONS OP THE PROVINCE AND CITY. COUNTRY DISTRICTS.—The Work 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. HJOMESTEAD ACT.—Regulations and Blocks open. SAN FRANCISCO MAIL TIME-TABLE, Railway, f-team, and Coach Time-Tables, Cab 3?»res, Latest Statistical Information, Health Notes, Business and Offi ial Directory, ai>d a large amount of other useful information. Copies may be obtained at the EVENING STAB Office, Messrs. Wayte, Upton. Champtaloup and Cooper, Turrell, and all Stationers and EVBNiNtt Star Agents in City or Suburbs. PBICE-02TE SHILLING. JYJ A C H I N E R V W. VICKERY, In returning thanks to his numerous customers and friends for their liberal support during the last seven teen years, begs to inform them that he has re-com menced business in his new premises, at the Corner of Victoria and Nelson-streets, AS MILLWRIGHT, ENGINEER, AND IRON AND BRASS FOUNDER, and trusts he will still continue .to merit the con fidence hitherto accorded him. All orders will meet with his usual attention and prompt despatch. Agricultural Implements Renewed and Repaired. Quartz Crushing Machinery made to order. Timber Jacks as formerly. For sale. Horizontal and Vertical Engine. QHEAP DEAPERT FOR THE ■ Christmas holidays! QHEAP CL OTHINGI FOR THE ,' Oheistmas holidays H. ATKINS Will offer to Buyers of CHRISTMAS DRAPERY and CLOTHING, Special Lines in Brass Materials Black and Coloured Silks French Muslins Sleeveless Jackets, Capes Lace Goods, etc., etc., At the Lowest Prices In Auckland. Also, Long Curtains * Quilts, Sheetings Table Linen, and Manchester Good*, The Cheapest In Auckland. Buyers of Clothing will find a Large Stock to select from, and the Prices decidedly the ; Lowest in Auckland, Purchasers of Christmas Outfits will not be charged for Ties, Collars, Braces, &c, &c, Large Buyers of Drapery and Clothing supplied at Wholesale Prices. H. ATKINS. J^ 0 R SALE, A STEEPLE ENGINE, suitable for a paddls steamer, cylinder 31 inch diameter, 2 feet 9 inohei stroke. Apply to the Manager N.Z.S.B. Company (Limited), Wellington. ~~ TO-MORROW, NoOiS. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. ARTHUR'S MART. ' PRODUCE. — Maize, Oats, Bran, J- Flour, Bacon, Hams, Butter, Beef, Jowls, and Cheese. v GROOEBJES.—Sugar, Tea, Jam, Fruit. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AM) EFFECTS, New and Second-hand. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31. TH! E HAYMA R X ..E., ; T.-~ FOR SALE, on Friday next, at 11 -~,;, o'clock. , r<r ... i .,_,. p^ A Hofjte,,Hansom,.and Harness/the property6iT the late Mr. John\Bussell, now on vieir, at- Lendrunvs stables. r ; c •ALgREDroGKLANP: MARKET HOTJSE, ittda? noon. Plg«o»8, ITanoy B>ds, ««>,, «o, U<Miarf<m, CawW.