to make a strong band of iron to encircle the crank. The forgings for this band, which is eight inches broad by three and a half inches thick, weighed 16cwt. The band is made in a peculiar way. As it was inconvenient to put it on in one piece, it "was made in two parts: one part dove tailing into tho other in such a way that the band was as strong as if consisting of one piece. The band was put on the crank red-hot, _ and so in an expanded form When it cooled and' contracted it drew the broken parts of the crank together so closely that it wa3 diffi cult to detect the break. This comprised the principal work of repair and vre have no doubt wili prove amply effective for all prac tical purposes, though it must not be deemed proper for the vessel to take an extended trip without a new shaft being fitted. It is only within the last six months that the Sydney engineers have possessed a hammer large enough to make euch a shaft as the Colima "will require. It is satisfactory that we have appliances in Auckland sufficient to effect such heavy re pairs as those which have been executed on the Cohma. Although Messrs. Fraser and Tinne have not a hammer and furnace large enough for making a crank fer such a large vessel as the Colima, they have ample machinery to make crank or propeller shafts for any of the steamers now trading on the coast of New Zealand. Our reporter has to acknowledge the courtesy be received from Captain Shackford and his officers during his visit.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The school examinations were very suc cessful.

The right to erect boothes at the races next week, was sold by auction this morning when good prices—about £150 were realized. Bright Smile Arrangement. The Bright Smile pumping arrangement is anxiously looked for. Many men are out of work in consequence. Creditor insist on 20s in the pound instead of making some concession jn favour of the new Company ; delay is in jurious to the field. Mr Macdonald and Sir George Grey. It is expected that Mr Macdonald will run with Sir George Grey for the Assembly, Thames seat.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Whangarei Cricketers played Kawa kawa yesterday, and were beaten by 36 runs. Kide overland knocked the Whanqarites up. Seccombe and Alderton, bowlers, -were com pletely baked. The change bowlers were collared. They are playing Russell to-day, and shaping bfitter. Alderton and Mason went in first and broke the bowling of Sim cox and Stevenson ; 4 wickets down for 48, when they stopped playing owing to rain.

TAURANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day, Prospectors Turned Back.

The prospectors have returned. A body of natives met them at the landing place fifteen miles tip the Wairoa river. Nga Tupara, the King's orderly was amongst them. They Tequire Sir Donald McLean, Hori Grey and Tnpiea to come with the pros pectors if they return. Election Matters. Mr Morris had a meeting on Saturday night. His constituents were well pleased. A working committee has been formed. The leading men of Tauranga are working hard. The Bowena don't go to Ohiwa. • Weather bad.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

NAPIER.

(From onr own Correspondent.) This day.

Election Matters

The Government party are astonished at Mr Stuart obtaining a vote of confidence against an amendment of thanks only. Mr Buchanan has announced himself. The opposition candidate is expected, to make a strong speech at the meeting on Monday, ex posing all the land transactions. There will bow be a bitter flight.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) Thi| day.

The barque Nardoo from Foo Choo arrived after 81 days' passage. Very poor winds all through. She camo the Eastern Passage, and was becalmed off Duff Group, and complains of the inacurrate longitudinal position of Diappointment Island as laid down in the chart.

Election Excitement.

Political matters are boiling here. Three candidates for Port Chalmers are in the field —Mr Joyce, solicitor; Mr Green, of Blue skin; and Mr McDermid, the port repre ■entative in the Provincial Council; but by a dodge, evidently preconcerted, .the nomina tion day is put off to the 27th, thus giving rejected candidates for Dunedin another chance. If Mr Reynolds is rejected, he is almost sure to come forward Ditto Mr Macandrew. The probability is Mr Macan drew would stand a poor chance, his with drawal having excited ire.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency) This day. _, Settling for the Races. Upon settling night for the races £1,115 Was paid over. Of this Mr Redwood re eved £535 ; Mr Delamaine, £125; Mr Walker, £140 ; Mr Noswortby, £100. These Were the principal winners. A subscription U started on behalf of the boy Osborne, thrown from Voltaire while riding the Hutt «rk stakes.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Show of Hands against Mr Bowen. At the nomination for Kaiapoi to-day, the »W of hands was: Hon. C. C. Bowen, Minister of Justice, 28; J. Beswick, 46. A poll was demanded for Mr Bowen.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thiß day.

City Nomination. f At the nomination for candidates for the <% to-day the show of hands was : Travers, 90;Hnnter, 86 ; Pearce, 77; Moody (?) A Poll was demanded by Messrs Pearce and Moody. The election takes place on Thurs day,

POLICE COURT. —This Day. (Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., KM.) THB DORMANT FACTTI-TY. ±M* morning at the court were drunkards nine, "no went to prison or who paid a fine. Imitation of Dryden. Alexander Chapman, George Black, John f^ly, John Smith, Thomas Keenan, and •JnliHs Anderßon, were fined 53 each for ""uikenness. William Layerty, (necond offence) 10s, David Ennis, (drunk and dis orderly) 10s, and lastly Mary Brown, alias )*» " Parnell Washerwoman," for the third a "ffance, 20a and costs or 48 hours. ! _ A FIGUEB IN THE WAY. m jjfraneis Blindman, alias Buffer Bland, was i^ht up on a charge of qbstructing Con- JJwle Ailen while in the righteous execution "•frMlduty ia Queen-Btreet on Saturday.,

Prisoner pleaded guilty. ■li«Ji*i Brohf m stated that the man was Fined 40s or seven days imprisonment. ■d . , . , BIDDY OJ TRALEE. a ««vl 8 Leii trange > an elderly woman with a severe countenance and sinister look, was brought up on charges of stealing a coat and on 5iJ a £s>/ he properfcyof Mr F- Alev, on the 18tb, also with stealing Mr James Preston's sheet, value ss, on the 16bh. Prisoner pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six months imprisonment for the first ottence> and thr ee months for the second. THE CHARGE OF ARSON. Ireorge ami Margret Strong again appeared on a charge of having attempted to set fire Bo certain premises in Short-street. The caae was remaDded until Thursday next, bail being enlarged. EGGS FOR BREAKFAST. James Monk, a young man, was charged with stealing seven eggs, value Is. the pro perty of Captain Rails, of the ship City of Auckland, on the 16th inst. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Captain Rails asked that the charge might be withdrawn, as the lad had been in the lock-up since Saturday : he had witnesses to prove the boy stole the eggs. Allan Robert Daniels, chief officer, gave evidence against the prisoner. Charles Henry Hyde, seaman, went on shore with prisoner on that day, and he did not buy any eggs in the city • was not aware that prisoner was partial to eggs for break -1 fast. Sergeant Martin took prisoner into cus tody by order of the captain. Prisoner said, let them prove it." His Worship said that the information was loosely laid; it did not state whether they were sparrows, or cuckoo's, or goose eggs ? Captain Rails said they were fowls eggs, value Is. His Worship said he would fallow him to go back to the ship by dismissing the case. A NOTORIOUS CHARACTER. John McManus, a man of drunken habits and erratic turn of mind, was charged under the Vagrant Act with drunken ann disorderly conduct yesterday in Wakefield-street. The prisoner pleaded not guilty. Remanded until to-morrow for the appear ance of three witnesses. APPLICATION. At the close of the business of the court, James Monk, accompanied by a relative of Auckland, applied to His Worship for advice as to whether he could get his discharge from the City of Auckland as he was afraid to return to London by her as he was sure he should have a dog's lffe, and ba taunted with "breakfast eggs" from the North Head to Blackwall. His Worship told him he could do nothing for him, as that was a matter between him and Captain Rails.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day : Bank of New Zealand, (new); sellers £10 153.

National Bank—Sellers, 745. Colonial Bank (35s paid up)-Sellers 31s 6d.

South British Insurance, 51s Gd : Buyers, 51s Gd. Caledonian—(dble.); sellers, Gss. Pride of Tokatea—Sellers, 2s Gd. Tokatea, 14s j buyers, 13s Gd. Union Beach, 75s ; sellers, 77s Gd. Queen of May—Buyers, 8s Gd. Cure, 11s j buyers, 10s Gd; sellers, 11s 6d.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

The performances at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Saturday night were a repetition of those of ihe pre vious night. There was a good lower house and -the evening passed off pleasantly. MR SBAELK'S BENEFIT TO-NIGHT. Mr Charles Searle who has long been associated with the stage, the press, and literature, will take his benefit ihis evening, at the Prince of Wales Theatre, on which occasion "London Assurance" and "Poor Pillicoddy1' will form the amusement of the evening. We notice that Sir George Grey (the Superintendent) and B TonWs. JKsq. (Mayor) will be among the patrons of this evening. The Hobson Band aUo give their services.

THI UYBKING STAR MONDAY, DECEMBER 20 1875



TBE Advertiser, being a person of Colonial experience, Becks a situation either as Clerk in a Merchant's office or Traveller, and is capable of Managing a Business, having a thorough knowledge of the Drapery, Grocery, and Fancy Goods Business; can give good references.—Apply " Beta " at this office. , ANTED, a Boy used to the Boot making.—Apply to P. Kean, Bootmaker,' Shortland-street, immediately. ANTED, a Boy about 14.—Apply at G. Thorogood's, Lome-street. ANTED, a Servant Girl; refer ence required—Apply to Mrs Hayden, Wakefield-street. ANTED, a Youth who can milk and work in a garden —Apply, to-morrow at 8 a m , to W. Rattray, Mount St. John ANTED,a good EngrossingCleik- Apply to Messrs. Jackson and Russell, Forf street, Auckland. J WANTED, a Housemaid, also a General Servant.—Apply Masonic Hotel, Princes-street. W~ ANTED, immediately, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Harden, Shortland House, Shortland-street. ANTED, a thorough General Servant.—Apply, at once, at Darby's United States Dining Rooms, Queen-street. WANTED, for Gisborne, a good Paperhanger and Painter. Good wages. Only good hands need apply,—W. Phillipps and Son, 95 and 97, Queen-street. ANT BD, a Purchaser for a good quiet Pony and Basket Carriage; Pony young and accustomed to a lady.—Apply at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, Queen-street. WANTED, a situation as Storeman, Porter, or Carter; wages not so much an object as a permanent situation.—Address "Dehors," at this office. ANTED to Let, a four-roomed Verandah Cottage in Ponsonby.—Apply to Mr Port, next door to Brown's Grocery Store. W~ ANTED, a good steady Boot maker; constant employment.—Apply to C. Lucas, Queen-street, Onehnnga. ANTED to Let or Sell, with immediate possession, a Family Residence of eight rooms, on Ponsonby Road, lop of Franklin street.—Apply to R. Laing, Ropemaker Picton-street. ANTED, by a respectable young Man, a situation as Shoeing or Jobbing Smith, town or country.—Apply to Mr E. Bailey, npar the Eden Vine Hotel WANTED, one or two Dairies of Freßb Butter, to he delivered weekly, at Patterson's Auckland Store, Onehtinga. WANTED, after Christmas day, a good General Servant, one willing to go to the sea side for two months —Apply to Mrs Roberton, Cotele, Upper Bymopdß-street. ANTED, a Working Housekeeper for Bemuera; must be accustomed to children -Apply to Captain H. Elliott, Swindon Villa, Upper Union-street, to-day and to-morrow. References required. WANTED, a good General Servant Apply to Mrs Muliinß, Club Hotel, Ponsonby. ANTED, a General Servant to proceed to the Bay of Islands on Monday, 20th instant—Apply to Mrs Q. H. Cheeseman, Con quest Place, ParnelL > WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply to Mrs. E. Ellis, Manukau Road, Para ell. ■— W 7 ANTED, a Boy about 14 years of W age.—Apply to Mr Burke, Bellows-maker, Wakefield-Btreet. ' WANTED, a thorough General Servant in a Gentleman's family in the Suburbs ; wages 123. Also a Nursemaid, 8s per week. Permanent Situation with good home.—Apply for address Star Office. WANTJ4D to SELL, for £345, House and Shop in Wakefield-street, free hold property; first home on right-hand side, and to thorough repair.-Apply to Joseph Palmer on the premisf s. _____ — - WANTikD, a Brass Band for Boxing Day.—Apply Hill and Teuton.



WANTFD, Learners of the Art of Self-Defence.— Mr. DAVIS will open his Boxing Room, opposite the Scotia Hotel, Hobson- Btreet, on every Saturday evening, at half-past seven. Admission, la; member of classes, free. No rowdy ism allowed. ANTED to LET the Large House and Grounds in Hobson-street, formerly occupied by Bishop Crook.—Apply to Min nette, Baker, Hobson-street. WANTEPIo~Let, at North Shore, a 6-rooxried Cottage on the Beach.—Apply to James McEwen. ANTED, Married Couples to Know, that I have Just Opened 25 NEW SETS of BROOCHES aiid EARRINGS. They will be on view in my window if not told. P. H. LEWISSON, Queen-street. Auckland. "WANTED to BUY, several v ? Cottages of from four to six rooms each in or near to the city. Piice, from £100 to £260 each. Alse an Allotment with or without five-roomed Cottage near to Wynysra Her. Price not to exceed (with the Cottage) £275.— K. 0. Greenwood, Auc tioneer, House, Land, and Estate .Agent, Market b ouse. WANTED to BUY, a four or five roomed Coitofe in ilie vicinity ofHobson Gre y, or >Wakefl>]cl-EtreetP.—W. Tlcod 5. ExchaDg ANTED, 10,000 VISITORS to the Ellerslie Garden.—Strawberries and Cream; all kinds of Refreshments; Swings; Merry- Go-Round ; and Croquet Lawn for Visitors. Picnic parties provided for on shortest notice. ANTED to SELL, about three acres LaDd. Bituated on Great H orth Road, close by the late Superintendent's residence. Price, £50 ; one-half can remain on mortgage at S per cent for one year.—Address "Land." Star office. ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts,' Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Saßhes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All. orders attended to with despatch. ANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwingpr, Tailor (late from France and Germany), lias commenced business in his new premises, No. 3S, 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 Bovb' Suits made to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice, WANTED, Purchasers for Breck nell Turner and Co.'s Saddle Soap, the best preparation known for Cleaning and Preserving Saddleß, 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, &c, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that D. ™ ™ Goldie is prepared to supply all kind* of Timber and other Building materials, includln Sasheu, Doors, Mouldings, Bro&d Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, Ac, at the loweat market price, at his Yard , Custom-house streat. WANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling copt. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—\VILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham- Btreet. ANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. RINGING CLASSES. Mr. J. Brown's Sinking Classes are adjourned from this date until Tuesday, the 18th January. 187 C. P' ROTESTANTALLIA N CE^FRIENDLY SOCIETY. The regular Monihly Meeting will bo held in the Young Men's Rooms on TUESDAY evening, the 21st instant, at 7.30. Business: Initiation, and Election of Officers for the ensuing year. By order of the W.M. riHBAPLY MARRIED, 9 Carat, Hall-marked, WEDDING RINGS and KEEPERS to match; Six dozen just received; 7s 6d each : warranted. P. H. LEWISSON, Opposite Union' Bank. A~RT~UNIOItr~DISTRIBtJTION PAINTINGS. OLEOGAPHS, &c, The Drawing will take on Wednesday, 29th inst. List 3 will be Closed on 28th inst. Pictures on view daily. " SIMPSON " SEWING MACHINE ROOMS, Queen-street, next Wellesley-street. NZ. A.—AUCKLAND BAT • TERY The Members will assemble assemble at the Drill Bhed, Wellesley-street East, this evening at 730 sharp Business important —J. HERBERT BTJBNS, Captain Commanding. BICYCLEISTS! BICYCLEISTS !! —BICYCLEISTS !!! —For Sale, the Lightest, Swif est, and Neatest machine in the colonies ; apply J Clark. Wharf. T^PSOM HOUSE, near Onehunga. Pi A Nine-roomed House, Jn excellent, repair, consisting of:—Ground Floor: Drawingroom, with register stove; rtiningroom, large schoolroom and lobby, good sized kitchen, with range; back kitchen, with sink ; scullery, large coalhouse, washhouse, etc., tanks water-barrels, etc. First Floor: Bathroom and bedroom, two large bedrooms, lobby, and bal cony. Top Storey : Two good sized bedrooms, lobby, wilh window. Land consists of 160 feet frontage to public road by 100 feet deep; half freehold, half leasehold. Terms, £550 cash. pOOCOONS.—For Sale, about 2000. VV Apply at once, stating price per ft, to MR, at this office. T ANNS' FIREPROOF SAFES; DXX, IXX, IX, LC Tinplates, on sale. E. & H. ISAACS. NOTICE.— The balance of the Blanche's cargo of Oranges has been removed to No 5, Auckland Market, For Sale. NORTH SHORE.—To Let, a fur nished House; also a Cottage—R. and R. Duder, House Agents. IP O R SALE. A three-horse power Thkeshing Machine, with horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing Machine. SAMUEL OOCHRANE & SuN. IH AYE now an unlimited supply of Strawberries and Cream ; usual superior quality. No fear of disappointment. —R. Alison, Willow Grove. Beach Road, Devonport. FOR SALE, cheap, at Hamilton, Waikato, lot 68, containing 50 acres of very superior Land, all in grass; also, lot 66, Mauku, near the Church, Patamahoi, 59 acres of really good Land. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, iio. 8, Queen-street. THE person who took by mistake a Black Japan Deed-Box addressed "Miss Schultze, Auckland," on arrival of Hawea, Nov. 27th, will oblige by returning it Judge Smith, Grafton Road. Reward given. , DOABD OF EDUCATION. EXAMINATIOITOF TEACHERS. The Examination will be held at the Temperance Hall. Albert-street, and will begin at 10 am. TO MORROW (Tuesday), 21st instant FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. X> OA R D OF EDUCATION. Teachers' Examination. Certain Teachers and Probationers who have not intimated their intention of attending the examina tion to be held on the 21st instant, are remindad that by not coming up they leader themselves liable to forfeit their appointments or their claims to employ ment under the Board. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. CJTRAWBERKIES and OKEAM, of k5 the finest quality, daily, at Mason Bros.' Parnol Nuweiyi



CURB GOLDMINING COMPANY (LIMITED). The Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Shareholders is hereby convened to be held at thß Company's Office, Insurance Buildings, Auckland on Wi.DNj£S- DaY, the 22nd December, at 12 o'clock noon. Business; To receive Directors' Report and Balance Sheet. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. Auckland, 13th Decemcer, 1875. CHEAP DKAPEKY FOR THE Christmas holidays! pHEAP CLOTHING FOR THE Christmas holidays! H. AT EXITS Will offer to Buyers of CHRISTMAS DRAPERY and CLOTHING, Special Lines in Dress Materials Black and Coloured Silks French Muslins Sleeveless Jackets, Capea Lace Goods, etc., etc., At the Lowest Prices in Auckland. Also, Long Curtains Quilts, SheetiDgs Table Linen, and Manchester Goods, 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 he charyed for Ties, Collars, Braces, &c, &c, Large Buyers of Drapery and Clothing supplied at Wholesale Prices. H. ATKINS, mo BUILDERS. Tonders will be received at this office up to 2 f.m. on Friday the 24th instant, for the Erection of School. Buildings at at Mary's Convent, Ponsonby. Plans, <sc , ai my othue. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. i?-| RE W A R D. Swl Stolen or Strayed, from Onehunga, a Black Cow, brancci JS on rump —The above reward will be paid to any person returning the same to the owner, A. O'Jiughlin ' OST, from the V M.C.A. Hooms, a Large Brown Silk Umbrella —The finder will oblige by leaving same with the Liorarian. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. On Christmas Pay Trains run as on week days (no goods). On December 27th, Trains leave Auckland for Eilerslie, Onehunga, and intermediate stations, every hour, starting at the hour; and from Onehunga at 14 minutes past the hour for EHtrslie, Auckland, and intermediate! stations. Leave Ellerslie at 26 m nutes past the hour for Auckland and Onehunga. Ordinary Time Tab c between Auckland and One hunga will be suspended. (No Goods). Trains for Papakura, Drury, Pukekohe, &c , leave as usual. By order, A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. aXTST "R 1 ° X TONGATABU DIRECT. JESSS The Schooner SSsEBESetSy T.7FTTTTA JJXLj XXX XXX, on the 24th instant. Freight or passage apply immediately to D H. McKENZIE, OWEN & GRAHAM. ~TJ&jZ TpOR WANGAN 01. St. Eilda, J. Floweedat, Commander, from Onehunga, on WEDNESDAY next, the 22nd instant, at 2 p.m., weather, &c, permitting. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents, Auckland ; Or, A. BABJSES, Onehunga. Auckland, December 20,1875. ~^i~ T^KWETIZZmFOX, i^^^. JD FROM NEW YORK VIA The above vessel will report at the Customs To-morrow Morning. Consignees are re quested to pass entries, pay freights, and take delivery of goods at once. OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. rjVEAMES ANNUAL RACES Acceptances for Handicaps, and General Entries to be lodged with the Secretory by 8 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday, 22nd December, 1876, at the Queen's Hotel, Grahamstown F. J. WAKDELL, Secretary. rTRAYJMSH! CRAYF ISH ! ! A Large Quantity, the first importation of the season, at Maclean's Fish Store, Queen-street Wh»rf. PKEAN", Bootmaker, Shortland • street.—First class Mea's Elastic Side Boots made to order 14s and 16s; Shoes, 11s 6d and 12* (id. pITYH A L L. GRAND BAZAAR, OPEN THIS DAY (MONDAY). The remaining Goods will be sold, by auction or otherwise, in the evening, at 7 o'clock, as they must be absolutely cleared out. Proceeds in aid of the Whau Manse Fund. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Admission: FREE, T O. ' G. T. " DBYONPORT~LObGB, NO. 7 WILL HOLD A 10- p i c n i c _m IN VAUXHALL GARDENS, NOETH SHORE, ON MONDAY, 27th DECEMBER, 1875. Temperance Band will be in Attendance. HEALTHFUL AND RECREATIVE SPOETS 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 tne sea beach. Tea, Coffee, and other temperate refreshments, to be had in the grounds. , •. „ . Return tickets toy steamer, including admission into th§ Gardens, Is.'each; Children, half-price. Tickets can be obtained; from Mr F. B Woodham, 258, Queen-street, opposite the Market House, or on Wharf on the morning' of the 27thi M .^^^^»



T>RINCE OF WALES THEATRE. THIS (MONDA-E)~EVENING, DEC. 20. Complimentary Benefit to MR. AND MRS. CHARLES SEARLE. Undtr the Patronage of His Honor Bir Gkorge Grky, and His "Wokship the Mayok (B. Tonics, Esq.) LONDON ~A~ITs URAN CE, POOR PILLICODDY. The Bobson Brass Bwid have kindly volunteered. OURSE of lecTtlTeTes TO BB HELD AT THE HALL OF THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. Proceeds Towards Building Class-rooms for Mount Eden Sunday-school. The first Lecture will be delivered on TUESDAY NEXT, 21st instant, by the Rev. P. H. Cobnfjbd. Subject—" Home, Sweet Home." To commence at 7 30 p.m. 1876—January 18th, Lecture by Mr F. G. E-wington " Life and Times of Phillip 11., of Spain" February 1, Lecture by E. Ellis, Esq., M.D.. " The Autobiography of the Earth, and its History as written by Moses" February 22, Lecture by Mr F. G. Ewington, " Lire and Times of 'William the Silent, Prince of Orange" March 7, Musical .Entertainment Tenic Sol-fa Choral Union. Tickets for the Course, to admit bearer and lady, 2s 6d ; admission to single Lcctute. Is. May be obt lined at the Young Men's Rooms, or of any of the teachers. "ftjTEWMARKET PUBLIC HALL. TRUSTEE: His Honor the Superintendent or thk Provikce. 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 i 3 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 O3BORNE, Treasurer. riITY HALL. CHRISTMAS EVE, GRAND OPENING NIGHT. Two Hours with E. D, DAYIES, Premier Ventriloquist of the World, AND TALENTED COMPANY. Prices of Admission: First-class, 3s; second, 2s; third, Is. Monday, december 27, First Grand .Afteknoox Performance, For jichools and Children. Children, SIXPENCE, except Front Seats. ~0~ "gT~ t. Sir Henry Havklock Lodge. The Annual Tea Meeting of thu above Lodge willbe held in the Edward-street School Room, on Wednes day Kveninp next. Tea on Table at 6.3^. Tickets, Is Cd e»cb. After te», a Concert will be gipen, u.t which the fol lowing Ladies and Gentlemen have kindly consented to entertertain the audience with sorjgs, viz:—Mrs Powley, Miss Coltmm, fl'rs Cottingham and the Messrs Chapman. Carter, Homer, Allan, Johnson, Gatland, Dotan, Ryan aDd nowden Programme in future isaue. T 0. G. T. BRASS BAND. PROGRAMME OF CONCFRT TO BE GTVKN' TN ONRHUNG*. .ON TUESDAY, 21st DECEMBER, 1875. Selection—Band Song, Rocked in the Cradle of the Teep—Mr Byan Comic Song Mr ' hapniin Piano Selection—Mr riwale3 Recitation.—Mr R. Teague Sontr, Miss league Selection, Battle of Abysinnia—Herr Butachow Recitation, Bridal Cnp—Mr J. Robinson Trio—Tremain Brothers. Comic Son, After Me—Mr W. Doran INTERVAL. Selection—Herr Butschow Comic i"ong— Mr Faitweither Song, Leaf by Leaf the Eoses Fade—Mr Eyan Dialogue—Keesing Brothers Song, Belle Mahone—Mr Nairn Duet-Messrs Tray es and Tremain Song—Mr K. Hemus Song—Mr B. Teague _ NATIONAL_ANTHEM.__ NORTHSHORE ROWING CLUB ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPORTS. BOXING DAY, 27th DECEMBER, 1875. Eaces to start 12 noon sharp. The paddle-steamers Tainui, Takapnna, and Devon port will convey visitors from Auckland to the Devonport Whatf. T OKNE-STREET HALL. GRAND CON CERT. ON MONDAY EVENING, Decembeb 27,1875. Under the Auspices of the Saturday Nights' Enter tainment Committee. PROGRAMME. Overture, Masaniello—Mr G. Wright's String Band. Opening Chorus, House Brothers, Rouse —Company Song, That's where you make the Mistake —Mr Chap man Song and Dance, Walking in the Lamplight—Mettam Brothers Song, Jessie of Dumblane —Mr Carter Dialogue. Brutus and Csssius—Messrs Keesing Bros. Song, Thou art so near and yet so far—Miss Coleman Song, Slave Ship—Mr Gatland Song, Sleep on Dearest—Mr Eedfern Song, Rock me to sleep, Mother—Miss Woods Selections, Tancredi— Mr G. Wright's Band Song and Dance—Mr O'Hare Song, Many Happy Returns of the Day—Mr Marsden Song (comic)—Mr Hilzinger (of Melbourne) Song, The Dear Little shamronk —Mrs Homer Song, The Bride's Farewell—Mr Fry Song, Yesteiday— Miss Sinclair Song, All among the Closer—Mr W. Doran Son? (comic)— Mr Davey -T" 8 5 Mr Carl Butschbow will preside at the pianoforte during the concort Mr G. Wright's String Band will supply the dance music ; and the Templar Band will perform selections during the evening ABMiPStojr—Front seats and dance, 4s 6d ; second seats (entertainment only>, 2s ; gallery, Is ; front seats (entertainment only), 3s ; dance ditto, 3s REFRESHMENT^ PROVIDED FOR THE DANCE Committkk— Joseph Syms, Chairman; Messrs Waite, Menzies, Scott, Tremain, Brown,JMarsden, J. W. Carr, Lrummond, Melrirum, Hitcaen, H. Waite, Detail Manager ; C. B. Andrew, Hon Sec. Doors open at 730 ; to commence at 8 o'clock sharp THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23. BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, 400 volumes Books. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers THURSDAY, DEUJUMBER 23. CITY MART. CONSIGNMENT OF RARE AND VALUABLE FANCY ARTICLES, ELECTROPLATE, &c. Just Landed Ex Star of Germany. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, Silk and Shell Flowars, ucder glass shades Wax Fruit 00, Handsome Lustres, Pa ian Vases Marble Figures, Gilt ulocks, under shades Electrop ate Cruets ( aks Baskets Eftff-stands, Toast Backs, Tea and Coffee Sets P M Inlaid Work boxes, Desks, I'ard stands, Pearl, Morrocco, and Musical Albania BADMINTON CaOQUIiT OBIS, Rocking Horses Choice Engravings, &c As the above choice gooda are a Trial Shipment and nearly all single articles this sale presents a rare opportunity of securing Christmas Presents and New Year'rGHtß. \ On View on Wednesday



TO-MOIIROW. AT ELEVEN" O'CLOCK. EX LLEWELLYN FROM FIJI. L. W. EATON. TTTILL sell by auction at bis Mart ? T To-morrow (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock, ifiO bunches Green Bunanas 10 dozpn Tine Apples 300 lb Dried Banaoas. .ALSO, 30 cases II obart Town Apples (la good condition), TO-MORKOVV, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21. CITY MART. VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE, CONTAINING TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SIX ACRES. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, to-morrow (Tuesday), December 21, at 12 o'clock noon, ALL THAT PROPERTY ON THE WAITOA CEEEK, Known as Waihekau, No. 2, containing 2220 acres. The whole is substantially fenced and subdivided into 5 paddocks. 120 acres in Good English Grass, together with large Orchard and Plantation. A substantial Homestead, with Stockyards, has been erected on this Estate. 150 acres of the Property consists of Totara bush; the only timber in the neighbourhood. The land is level and of very superior quality; and the property is situated close to the Thames river, where steanierß can land goods within two milts of the homestead. The Estate is naturally divided into two blocks of about equal size, and will be sold separately if desired. Terms at Sale. TO-MORROW NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. Under Distraint for Rent. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, AND EFFECTS. T ARGE IRON TANK, &c, &c JU Also, 1 Sewitg Machine, Singers 1 Hand ditto 4 trunks Boots and fchoes Gardeu Roller, CrcquetSets Clocks, Timepieces. Watches Fi;ix-dressir>£ Machine 2 Bter Pil'S, CiOtbiog, &c, ExS.s Tarai-akiand Phcebe: 15 cases Gooseberries 9 cases Cherries. E. ARTHU R, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22. THAT FAST SAILING YACHT • MORNING STAR.' TfSE subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fert-street,onWednesdaynext,22nd inst, at 12 o'clock, The well-known Yacht Morning Ptar. This boat carrie 3 newly 32 tons, or fiO.OOO tbingles ; is well ionnd and has just lately been over hauled, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. B: TONKS.] [E. C. CARR. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22. SALE OF GOVERNMENT TOLLS, &c. / THE undersigned nave been in structed by His Honor the Superintendent to offer for sale by public auction, at their Mart, Queen street, at 12 o'clock noon on the above date. THE LEASES of the undermentioned TOLLS ana PEES for the nine months, commencing Ist January, 1576 :— 1. The Fees leviable at the Public Slaughter house, Newmarket 2. The Tolls leviable at the Tamaki Bridge, Pan mure 3. The Tolls leviable at the Toll-gate on the Great South Road, together with the Chain Bars on Seccombe's Road and Buckland's Road 4. The Tolls leviable at the Otahuhu and Slippery Crepk Toll-gates, Great South Road 6. The Tolls leviable at the Arch Hill Toll-gate, i on the Great North Road 6. The Tolls leviable at the Monnt Eden Road Toll-gate and at the Gaol Road Chain Bar, together with the Royalty leviable for Scoria Ash, &c, taken from the gravel-pits of the Mount Eden Reserve 7. The Fees chargeable for the Supply of Water to the Shipping 8. The Fees chargeable at the Onehunga Wharf. Also, FOR SALE OUTRIGHT— 9. The old Toll-house at Newmarket, containing four rooms, lined throughout, with kitchen and iron water-tank (to be removed by pur chaser) 10. The Weigh-house and Weigh-bridge, complete, at Newmarket (to be removed by pur chaser). Conditions may be seen at the Mart. B. TONKS & CO., Auctioneer. CORN EXCHANGE. CHAIRS ! CHAIRS ! CHAIRS ! IMMEDIATELY ON THE ARRIVAI OF THE LIZZTR FOX FROM NEW YORK, VIA DUKEDIN. GEO. W. BINNEY, WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange, immediately or the arrival of the Lizzie 1\ x from New York via Dunedin, 89 cases Chairs Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22. MONSTER TRADE SALE OF MODERN ENGLISH FURNITURE, LARGE GILT MIRRORS, &c, HOME COST. £i,s°o. f E. & H. ISAACS HA YE the pleasure to announce that they have been instructed to sell the abov< by Auction on Wednesday, 22nd Docember, at v o'clocl at the Stores adjoining Mr Binney, Auctioneer, Queen street, a large and well selected assortment, Consisting of — Drawing-room Suites, Crimson and Gold Embossec Satin, Green Rep, Striped Do., Blue Tapestry, anc Morocco, Brass-nailed ; Berger Child's Chairs, Cam Seat Chairs, Commodes, Towel Horses, Marble TOl Washstands, Bagatelle Tables, Salivariums, Hassocks Coat -Suspenders, Walnut Loo Tables, Jardiniere Flower Stands, Music Stools, Walnut Willow Chairs 3 Tier Etarges, Music, Cabinet, Walnut Card am Sutherland Tables. Easy 'Chairs, Oval Occasiona Tables, Coffee Tables in, various woods, Worl do., Whatnot do., very handsomely Carvei Cheffoniers, do side Board, Birch Folding Chairs, Ladie Swiss do, Papier Mache Chairs, Pillar Gipsy Tables Bell Work Tables, Glass Top Cheffonier and sid Boards, Rocking* Chairs, Door Mats, Feather Pillow and Bolster, Basketware, Railway Companions, Porl manteaus, Brussel Bags, Chair Cushions, Work Boxei Writing Desks, Wall Screens, Horse Hair. Gilt Mirrors in very elaborately Carved Frame; Large and Small Sizes. Note.—The Auctioneers specially invite attentic to the very superior quality and novel style of the: goods offered for sale, being selected from the Horr



THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB SUMMER MEETING-. GRAND STAND BAR, BOOTHS, CARDS, FRUIT STALLS. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by the Stewards, A.X.C, to sell on Thursday, Decem ber 23, at 12 o'clock noon. Grand Stand Bar Booths Cards • Fruit Stalls THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23. BOXING DAY SPORTS, ELLERSLIE GARDENS. GRAND STAND BAR AND REFRESH MENT BOOTHS. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell at their Mart, on Thurs day, December 23, The Ri&ht to Sell Liquors in the Cricket House, Grand Stand Bar, and No 1 Booth, with the right to erect a Marquee ; also, the Eighi to Sell Tea, Coffee, Lemonade, Ginger Beer, &c, in the Stone House, near the front gate. B. TONKS. j [R- C. CARR. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24. WATCHES, JEWELLERY, ETC., ETC. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by H. L. Nenmegen to sell by auction on Friday, tha 24th December, at 11 o'clock, XJBBDiiEIVIKD PLEDGES, as per Evening Star of the 16th and 17th mats. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21. By Order of the Mortgagee. FREEHOLD ALLOTMENTS, NORTH AUCKLAND. Without Reserve. PT*HE subscribers have received in jL structions to Bell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Tuesday, the 21st instant, at 12 o'clock, 17 Large Allotments, situate in the Townships of .North Auckland (StokeB7 Point), having frontages of from 100 feet to 300 feet to the Great North Road and the Harbour, and adjoining the properties of the Mon. T. H. B*rtley, Messrs Hall, Hilditch, Denby, Holloway, and Callan. These Allotments are within five minutes walk of the Wharf, to which the Ferry Co.'s boats run daily. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21. WHARF HOTEL, BASKS' fcTOEE, &c GRAHAMSTOWN, THAMES. THE subscribers hive received in structions from Mr Joseph Boulter to sell, at the Land Ma rt, Fort-slreet, on Tuesday, 21st instant, at 12 o'clock, All that valuable Block of Buildings, situated at the corner of Albert and Brown-streeta, Grahams town, Thames, known as the Wharf Hotel, Banks' Store, &c, erected, on Lots 450, 451, 452, and 453, of Grahamstown. Fuither particulars can be obtained from Mr Boul ter, Auckland Hotel, or at the offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21. FREEHOLD COTTAGES, NAPIER-STREET AND NEWTON ROAD. npHE subscribers will sell, at the -&' Land Mart, Fort-street, on Tuesday, 21st inst., i at 12 o'clock, Napier-street—Part of allotment 11. section 44, , City of Auckland, 25 feet frontage to Napier-street, opposite Mr Butcher's property, with the Two-storey Dwelling-house thereon, now let at 10s per week. Newton Boad—Lot 126 of subdivision of part of allotment sa, Section 7, Suburbs 33 feet to Suffolk • street, with 4-roomed Cottage theron, situated close , to Mr Berry's property. Lot 113 of same subdivision, 37 feet frontage to 1 Newton Road. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. ; TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21. CORN E~X CHANGE. At II O'clock Sharp. BOTTLED ALE. , BOTTLED ALE. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, the 21st Decem ber, 1875, 12 cases cf Leonard, Cox and Co's celebrated Bottled Ale. Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21. 11 O'Clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. l JAMS, HAMS AND BACON, CHEESE, &c. &c. GEO. W.~BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, the 21st inst , at 11 o'clock sharp, 30 cases Peacock's Tart Fruits f 30 „ „ 2;b Jams 1 2), Hawkins' BuJk Jams (Black Currants. ' ' 3 boxes Pipes 20 bags Barley Dust 300 „ Bran 2 cases Hams and Bacon in cloth 3 10 bags Hams and Bacon bare - 150 „ Sydney Maiza c 12 cases Cheese Terms at «ale. i ■ H • —. I i TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21. •/ - ■ 11 O'clock. Sharp. \ CORN EX OH ANG B. \ ONg ACCOUNT .OF WHOM. IT MAY I ' , GQNOERN. * SUGAR! 'STJ GAR! SUGAR! t- All Mobb or Less Sweated. GEO. W. * BINNEY s ' TX/'ILL sell by public auction, at the V T Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, the 21st inst., at 11 o'clock sharp, 5e 60 bags First Whites Sugar, from the Yarraville