NEW PLYMOUTH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) '^ A > £\ ■ ™s day yf^-ed^ yeSterday : Go-Ahead, from w: '~~j She sails for the same port again

WELLINGTON.

i- %er Press Telegram Agency.) TTEtf[ on . Mr. Sewell and Mrs. Sewell will ■ EDgland during the month. slUl£aledoDian Sports were interfered n by the rain. The Customs returns for the year are £124 330 as against £88,560 for 1873.

LYTTELTON.

(Per Pres3 Telegram Agency.)

This day. The Crusader brought sixteen saloon pas sengers and 389 immigrants. One birth and «.ven deaths occurred on the voyage. Arrived— William Giffard, from Auck land • Florence, from Manukau; The mate Jas drowned on the passage. The Lyttelton Kegatta. — Champion Race won by an Auckland boat. The Sailing Race for bay traders, prize £15 and Shaw Saville's cup, resulted as fol lows :— Catherine 1 Bee - 2 iflie Yacht Race, prize £20 and a cup vjlned £15, was won by the Ripple, of Dflnedin. The Champion Race was won by the Alba iKSS> an Auckland boat. The Peerless, Alert, and Saucy Lasa collided, the two first ] 08 ing their jibooms. The Saucy Lass had her mainsail split.

NAPIER.

(Per Press Telegram Company.) This day. A black north-east gale set in yesterday, Hid continued furiously all night. The brig Helen, laden with coals, dragged her anchor. She is now in a dangerous position. ThS agents of the steamer Rangatira uks £150 to tow her to a place of safety. I The weather is moderating, and there will , probably be no necessity for assistance.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

This day. The years revenue was £357,199 9a 5d aains't £283,678 4s Id for 1873. the grain market very little business is doing owing to the holidays—prices remain unaltered.

THE HOLIDAYS.

Cossidekisg the inconvenience -which must luvebeen felt by business men in closing two Saturdays consecutively, to-day was ilbserved much more generally as a holiday ;'toi we anticipated. Nearly all the shops in Qaeen-street were closed, and a large number of people were about the city from ■ nearly hour, evidently determined to devote theday to holidaying, despite the unfavourable dements. Picnic parties, of courae, were out of the question, and the day was certainly not a ladies' holiday. There was i goed excuse for Paterfamilias to escape from the trammels imposed by his state, aDd —we write it "with shame—we fear too nuny unfeeling benedicts rejoiced in the prospect. It would have required much moraunpropitious surrounding than were "present to-day to have reconciled the long reffering holiday makers to another ; holiday like that of yesterday, and for tunately it was not required of them. The schools made the best they could of the xutte^and we have no doubt the children enjoywthemselves thoroughly. We append _; an account of the day's proceedings :— THE RACES.

' EiCE3 conducted on a sloppy course on a damp unpleasant day do not constitute our highest notions of holiday sport, but they we a trifle better than a picnic under the tame circumstances, and there is a kind of exhilarating excitement about them that compensates to the enthusiastic in inch matters for a host of disad- Tintiges. Usually we regard the lubstitution of rail for the good old coach and buggy jaunt to the racecourse as lobbing the day's sport of one of its great attractions-the roadside scenes and inci dents.: But so it is with modern innovations pushing out. of existence our old sources of delight and amusement, and putting , double steam pressure on the old easy-going comfortable ways of our forefathers until the Terygpnngs of life are worn away prematurely by the unnatural exactions that are made upon them. On such days as this, however, one can appreciate the comfort of Milwiy travelling as contrasted with that I »y; Bore exposed means of locomotion. The cheapness of the rail, also, is not the least of . ifa recommendations. That the weather would have been co unfavourable was ex tremely unfortunate. It was unfortunate fo the owners of horses, and unfortunate for we buyers of gates and booths. This much, aoireyer, may be assumed with regard to the utter that those who went to the course and 1400(1 the soaking without would require »_ proportionate amount of wetting Withuj, we. may hope, therefore, that toe result was not so very ruinous to investors. «c postponement of the meeting from* yes- certainly seemed some advantage in point of weather, but not so much as could %£ been desired. To-day was not favoured *«n Queen's weather, but, as compared *«b. yesterday, it was quite endurable, jiae course was not in such a soft condi ih!'■'**■ ""Sbt have been expected, and :£Wgb. the grass was of course "c *» it was not so soaking ss to Jjaw^ much unpleasantness to spectators. int i booths on the course, as we stated last j"Bat were blown down, and some of them «Mwoyed. Their owners, therefore, had tfc eraWe double this morning in getting ™e«tt at all presenable for to-day's business, wme.of the booths had been torn beyond remedy, and were left open. Fortunately p«ere was very little rain, and that a light jn^zle, so that it hardly mattered. The hJw t d bo°thwas kept well supplied Vu .Lynch» other booths were JeW by Mr W. A. Clarke, No. 1.; IvP «**, of the Red Lion, and *» Sealey, of the Suffolk, No. 2 ; Mr J. 1 ?", BY*'° f the Prince Albert, Epsom, No 3; !■ y<\;*r Star booth, No. 4. The twiner was decidedly adverse to the Good - «!f pUr °coths. "We should estimate that : "^ were about 1,500 people on the Stl!/i °hiefly of the masculine gender, ■S3* 1* 0* *fevr ladies &&ced the Grand the ««flu c wer* au unusual number of W: "^y" games about, the gentlemen £*"*£ studiously endeavoured to meet the r*«wr views of Detective Jeffrey, and Ott i£ 8 meana for ."turning a penny." thai- «? . "^hole, it must be admitted in v . zealous officer was as liberal .nt/" , as could be expected, and Sf he hurt the feelings of one indi -05 his pretty little game nion« iA ■' he tolerated several other inge monev *Tlces with great moderation, and fremiJtl^^ 6^ t° be placed on them very ' £ [; A^nt Sally, the good lady from Victo tho n • Preßented her lovely countenance for -Mfam^H^ pubUc; but notwith- maa^ellmeant efforts to disfigure i3|r^b-- 9?" \ damage was done. The • h*ll_ i JpHy^ on the course were i&m&im^^i&^m- races wero rather behind 1 hitcji occurred in the railway 'BwHv me int> the PeoPle being conveyed ex jfujnoasly without harrying or crowding.

STA*F,B.-Of 10° soys., added to a sweep soyso r eaCl/' h- ft"'2 soys- on nomination, 3 soys" flf ?i° Ceptan.Cc ?, n ** of: general entry, 5 ' Keldir^R^ £??*■ r?°i t8 Bst- 10lb -> flHies and guamgs Bst. 51bs. Distance, \y> miles Mr PW S "% aW" h f Toi' 3years,;Bst: 51bs (Lyford) 1 Mr Wai. Walter's eh f Medea, 3 years, Bst. 51bs, sc. n a sf tiDf :£to 4on RaD Si- In the prelimi nary canter Rangi bolted off the Course, and went at a gallop over the rough ground, and although Adams twice got he? head towards the course yet the filly broke away again, dS> T? y ' H 1 to jump a small uircn tell, tnrowiug her rider some distance, xie lay there for several minutes, and it was feared at first that either her back was in -3 ared or her leg broken. Mr Halstead, V. S., wno was O n the course, examined her, and iouucl that no serious injury had resulted m>m the mishap. She was, however, of course unfitted for the race, aud was walked ° iihe, course- Medea being scratched, Toi walked over. Rangi's rider was uninjured. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE.—Of 50 soys.. with a sweep of 3 soys. each for acceptors, the amount accruing from sweeps to go to second horse, ■distance, 2 miles, over 8 flights of hurdles. Mr J. S -Buckland's blk m Kate, 6 years, 9st. 91bs. 1 TviT ™?• Abbott's b g Stranger, aged, 9st. 91bs.. 2 Mr McGee's eh g Golden Crown, 6 years, lOst ' 3 Mr Wm. Bobbett's b g The Arrow, 6 years, list.""" 0 S£• J. Halstead's kg Gameboy, aged, lOst. 51bs. 0 Mr F. right's blk g Moose, 5 years, 9st. 91bs 0

Six started. It was a good race. Kate went with the lead, but was soon overtaken by The Arrow, who, however, refused the seventh, hurdle, and Kate again maintained the lead and won. HACK HURDLE RAOE.—Of 15 soys. Entrance 1 soy. No weight under lOst, • Winner to be sold for 20 soys.; any surplus to go to the fxmds. Distance, 1 mile, over four flights of hurdles. Post entries. Stranger ..; . i Doctor , '" " ""' 2 Warwick 3 Six horses started. This was a good race.

CALEDONIAN SPORTS.

It was at first intended to postpone these games on account of the unfavourable nature of the weather and the consequent fewness of the people at the gardens. Handbills had been circulated to that effect, which, no doubt, militated further against the attend ance, but upon Mr Graham being appealed to by the competitors who had entered, he, with great liberality, agreed to allow the running to go on. All the race 3 were well contested, no doubt owing to the careful and judicious handicapping. There were, of course, no picnics, for which the gardens are so eminently adapted. Messrs. Stebbirjg and Wallis catered very satisfactorily. The Hobson Band was in attendance, and enlivened the somewhat dull proceedings. Two Hundred Yards (Handicap).—lst prize, a Cup, value £5 ; 2nd prize, £1. T. Henderson, A.E.C., 5 yards .. 1 J. Donovan, M.C.C., scratch ... 2 The following also ran :—E. Davy, M.C.C., scratch; E. JNolan, scratch; G. Jennings, scatch; J. P^enwick, 8 yards; J. Regan, P.CO., 8 yards. Hurdle Race (One hundred and twenty yards.—lst prize, £3; 2nd prize, £1. E. O'Hare 1 T. Tanner 2 The following also ran : —J. Ben wick, J. Donovan, E. Davy, E. Lowe, D. White. One Mile Handicap—lst prize, £5 ; 2nd prize, £1. T. Tanner, 50 yards ... 1 E. Sewell, scratch 2 C. Hopkins, S5 yards 0 Fagan, 100 yards . 0 Quarter Mile Handicap.—lst prize, a Cricket Set, value £5 ; 2nd prize, £2. g J. Donovan, scratch ... ... ... 1 A. Kelly, 13 yards 2 . The following also ran :—E. O'Hare, E. Davy, E. Nolan, E. Lowe, W. Tanner, C. Hopkins, D. White, R. Peacock. In this race there was a false start, three of the com petitors, being called back to run it over again, returned, while the others continued the running. The race was finally deter mined by the first running : Donovan, 1; Kelly, 2. This concluded the day's programme.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TREATS.

The unfavorable state of the weather these two days has been a cause of disappointment to the children of our Auckland Sunday schools in preventing their anticipated trips by land and water to other scenes of enjoy ment ; still their superintendents and teachers have done [all in their power to compensate for the wet weather by providing amusements within the school-houses.

ST. ANDREWS'.

The children of St, Andrews' Sunday school under the superintendence of Mr Pea cock, and the teachers numbered about one hundred children. The arrangement was, through the kindness of Mr Hay, to make an excursion to Stokes Point, and share the rural pleasures and straw berries of Woodside ; but the rain prevented the excursion. The children, therefore, with their friends were entertained in Mr Eraser's school-room, with buns, fruits, &c The boys amused thomselves outside between the showers at crickeb. - This evening will be devoted to music, readings, and recitations by the teachers and scholars. ST. JAMKS'S.

The children of St. James' Presbyterian School, numbering 250, were entertained under a marque on the green by the Church, with a plentiful supply of tea, coffee, buns, and sandwiches. rJhe superintendent, Mr Joseph Mackay, and the teachers were attending to the wants of the little ones, who enioved the various amusements provided with child-like delight. Not the least in teresting was the races for books. We noticed among the lady teacbera, Misses Pollock, Kennedy, Hanna, Goldie Home, Campbell and Mrs and Miss Gourhe. lhe male teachers present were Messra Horan, Hanna, McKulsky, Richardson, Goldie, and Mackay.

UNITED METHODISTS. About 200 children of the United Method ist Free Church Sunday-school, in con nection with the Rev. G. H. Turner's church met in an adjoining schoolroom, and were in hey-day of genuine enjoyment. Everything in accordance with the wishes, of little hearts was provided bythe thoughtful care of Mr Hemus, Mrs Waterhouse, and the secretary, MrTrigg. The teachers and friends o. the childrelwere present, and evidently did their best to please the youngsters with amusements and. tea, buns, Ac.

BERESFORD-STREET. This New Year's treat to the children was not 80 numerously a"^^^ 8/^?/^ other Sunday Schools, only about 60 children were present. Mr. Lyons, the superinten dent, had caused a marquee to be erected m the adjacent paddock, where juvenile sports were freely carried ou, and good things Kberally dispensed. The treat was super intended by Mr. Lyoss, assisted by the teachers, Messrs. Daldy, junior, Davy, and Spencer. The lady teachers also were attentive upon the wants of their young friends. The ladies who energetically acted in this capacity were Messrs Black, Edmondsf Daldy, and Harkess. The scene was one of innocent enjoyment. There are other school treats which have not reached us in time for this evenings issue, but which are not overlooked.

MISS CHRISTIAN'S CONCERT.

Thb "Christian" concert of last evening in the€ity Hall was enthusiastically received by a full house, and the singing of Miss Christian was received in the happiest manner. " Will he come ?" was very melo diously rendered by this eminent singer who brought out the tender sentiment ct tms pretty ballad with fine appreciative power, ?o the intense delight of the many who listened. This lady »ls'> : Z' ?3 th* UTeiy

Irish song "KateO'Shane" in a charming Btyle. Mrs Smythe sang several ballade, and assisted in duets, witJi her voice of winning sweetness. Mr Rainford and Mr Skinner were excellent as usual in several songp. \Ve notice that to-night Miss Christian will sing to the people of Auckland for the last time the world-renowned " Auld Robin Gray," which she sings as few can sing it, and which to hear would well repay-^any lover of genuine melody, even if he had to walk through three miles of rain to hear it from the lips of Miss Christian. She will also give this evening "The beating of my own heart," a sweet ballad written by Lord Houghton (Monckton Milnes), and "Strangers yet." On Monday evening next Mr Rian ford will take his benefit.

LORNE-STREET HALL.

Baker's Grand Bibernicon was reproduced last evening, but at Lome-street Hall. We have so frequently referred to this interest ing panorama of old Ireland, that further remarks seem unnecessary. The hall was crowded with persons who can enjoy the lovely scenes of Ireland in connection with early recollection of that land of sorrow and song. Messrs Baker sang several represen tative melodies with tenderness and force; but Mrs Baker was unable to appear, in con sequence of illness brought about by their stormy passage from the Thames. Mr and Mrs Moran went through a series of their humorous peculiarities with, their wonted success; and Mr Verner aided the enter tainment with two comic songs. Two more evenings, and the Baker panorama will be folded up, and the singers far away upon the surging waters.

THE BVENINQ STAR, SATURDAY^A-TOA^Y 2,1875.



It is said that Mr E. J. Reed, M. P., formerly constructor of the navy, has re ceived no less than £60,000 for designing the two German ironclad vessels Kaiser and Beutschland, which have recently been successfully launched at Millwall. The leading English brewers are complain ing of the use of sulphur in the drying of hops. The object appears to be to give the hops a more attractive color, but the sulphur injures the beer, as it is said to produce pre judicial effects upon the health of those who drink it. Mr Allen's English Opera Company opened in Eunedin on Boxing nighfc, with Cinderella and a pantomime, and during the season several novelties will be produced. Miss Alice May's health is restored. To the Ladies op AUCKLAND. —I have received from London, per R.M.S. Cyplirenes, a beautiful stock of Long and Ringlet Hair, and shall be happy to execute orders on the shortest notice.—Fhancih J. Shobtt, City Hair Cutting Rooms, next Lewisson's, Jeweller, opposite the Union Bank. COFFEE !— Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard Coffees both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to atd Coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Koto the brand. Sold at almost every grocery es tablishment in town and province.—Aj>vt. Shortt's Haib-ootxino Saloon, three doors below the Greyhound Hotel. Flrst-cliss Attention, Civility and Cleanliness.— (Achfc).



WANTED— A few good Labourers to proceed to Kopuru Saw Mill, Kaipara, at once.—Apply to Walteii Gbahame, agent, Port street. ANTED—A Second Cook and a Fore-Cabin Steward for the s.s. ' Star of the South.'—Apply on board. ANTED, a Cabinet Maker; if ready at repairing constant employment.— Apply W. L. Roth, Queen-street. WANTED -A respectable GIRL, about 14 years of age, in a Bmall family.—> Apply Stab Oilice. WANTED— A respectable middle aged HOUSEKEEPER.—AppIy Stah Office. WANTED —By a steady young man to go as an IMPROVER to the House Car penter trade.—Address " W.0.," office of this paper. WANTED, a respectable Yoxith, about 14 or 15 years old.—Apply on Monday morning, after 10 o'clock, at Venetian House, Short land Crescent. "WANTED KNOWJS— That I have VfV, ■'.. 100 cases of Apples only 6s per case ; Apples 6 lbsWoi 1 Is ; Pears, 5 lbs. for Is; Onions, 5 lbs. foi ls. Be in Time!! For One Week only!!!— Apply to H. Watts, Pitt-Btreet. WANTED— By a Pensioner (dis charged Color-Sergeant, and late arrival), a Situation as Messenger, or Store Assistant, Drill Instructor, or any light employment. Can keep accounts; is a married man.—Adre^s "P.F.," office of this paper. ANTEDIo LET, in Chapel-street, a well-finished Six-roomed Brick House, damp-proof, with gas laid on, and bath-house com plete.— ApplytoA^MACiCffi. WANTED, a respectable Lad for the Bakery Business.—Apply at the Glasgow Bake*?, Wellington-street. W~ ANTED to SELL, New Potatoes, in small or large quantities to the trade only.- R. C. Greenwood, Market. ANTED, a first-class respectable Servant, with references, for a gentle man's family at North Shore ; good wages. Must be able to make butter.—Apply to the Publisher for particulars. WANTED KNOWN, that Edgar and Go's Dying and Cleaning Establish ment has been BBMOVED from Shortland-street to Welleslay-street East, opposite the Golden Crown Brewery Ladies and gentlemen waited upon for ordeis by leaving their address by post, or at the office, Wellesley-street last, opposite Golden Crown Brewery. ANTED, early in March, a .good General Servant for Epsom.—Apply Mr J. Brown, Symondß-street. References required. ANTKD KNOWN, that Mr W. F. JONES has REMOVED his place of business from Wellesley-street to those commodious new buildings immediately opposite Mr T. McMaster's Drapery Warehouse. W.F.J's, customers will receive the usual prompt attention to their cowmands, and those who have not favoured him with a call, he respectfully solicits their patroD age. His many years experience in the Pianoforte trade in all its branches in Auckland places him in' a position to. anticipate every want. A large stock of Pianos and Harmoniums and New Music is always in stock; at the most reasonable prices. Note the addrefS-W. P.- JONE.S, Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, Queen-street. ANTED, good General Servants, Housemaids —Apply to Mrs Lucy, Servants Registry office, Victoria-street. . ANTED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Mußtz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Kags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, &c, at B ATT YE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Anckland.—S. Moss, Manager ANTED KNOWN.— The under signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also.best Out and Uncut "Wood. Yards: Between Fort and Custom hoM^treet, next Isaacs' Bonded^-^ ANTED, the ladies of Auckland to Ts.no w Mrs Colls' has not disposed of her Registry office, or ever had any connec tion with Mrs Home, but on account of increase of business has removed to Upper Queen-street, opposite Army and Navy Hotel. • A^TJSD KNOWN, that Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for „.-.. cattle, Sheep, &c, continues to give the latest satisfaction te all who use it. It is a certain Sre for Lameness, Swellings, Sprains Over-reaches, o-.iL Sores and Cats of every kind. First-rate ?^if P st?monsa£maybe seen on 'application, -fole s£t f°* Auckland, W. 8. JONES, Saddler, Queen street ____————— ~T .■■ VTr-AjTS^D KNOW W, TT K. D. SYKBS ir ,-„=♦ received ex Hydaspe3, a fine assortment of ?lii a Gold and Silver Watches, Gold Alberts and L£ « rfiWisW Hall marked, Gold Lockets, Alumi- Ci ha m ßcSns and Alberts. Nichol Silver Chains and nium Chains » j Platedware, American and Spoons, Opera w £ nelip est place in Auckland. £T n*L iddress --K. D. Sykes, Upper Queen-street. Note the address. Manchegt er Watchmakers late president ™t {£ repa ired and guaranteed free oT secondchaSfor 12 Months. Working men's Watches. —_ -—-,-. ijFxtTFTBI), Purchasers for China W Tea Sets, Toilet Sets, Dinner Services &c. 4°s sr -MSB- war &?



WANTED, the general public to r know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefl'eia-st-eets, teas on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and ret U), at the lowest rates. Bricta, Lime, Sand, SheNs, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felloes, &c, &c, always on hand. A 1 arge supply of the best NewcastleC'oke nowon haaa WANTED KNOWN, that a terrible slaughter is now being perpetrated n Watefield-jtreet in the shape of cutting down the prices of Boots and Shoes, as will be seen by adver ■tisement.—Garrett Brothers, Dublin House, Wake field-street. ' WANTED, Everybody to know that W. 8. JONES Saddler, Queen-street, is appointed Sole Agent for Elliman's Celebrated Eoyal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, .Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second consignment per Jubilee just opened. .. \M A-NTEIPto SELL (cheap), ? V W jitc Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Plouzhs, «c. N..8-Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.-ALFRBD SMART, next to Blue Post, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN, that D Goldie is prepared to Bupply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Boors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, .&c.,&c, at the I owest market price, at his lard , Custom-house itreet. HOME FOR NEGLECTED AND DISTITUTE CHILDREN. The Children in this Institution will have a TEA given them on MONDAY next, at 4 o'clock, when a Christmas Tree and other Sports will be provided for them. ■ T O O X O U T! A. FLETCHER is ready to Empty all Night Soil Boxes at Is. per month. TOLEN or STRAYED from One hunga, on or about the 12th of December, a Strawberry HEIFER, branded V on the milking side. A reward 6f £1 will be given if found straying, and £10 for the apprehension and conviction ot the offenders if stolen.—Mrs. H. Austin, Synioncls-street, Onehunga. CARPENTERS' AND JOINERS' \J PROTECTION SOCIETY. A General Meeting of this Society will be held in the Yonng Mens' llooms, Wellesley-street, on MON DAY EVENING next, 4th January, at 8 o'clock. All members are invited to attend^, Secrftary. ROSPECT HOUSE BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, ' Close to All Saint's, Ponsonby Eoad. Mrs Buckingham will OPEN the above School on Mnnday, 18 Hi January. Quarter to commence from date of entrance. LOST, in Hobson-street, between Pitt and Cook-street, amounted Walking Stick (cane), engraved H.P. The finder will be rewarded by leaving it at Mr Brown's, corner of Pitt and Hob3on-street. REWARD of £5 will be paid to any one who will give such information aa w'll lead to the conviction of the party or parties who re moved a spring cart from my house at Panmure into the river, underneath the Bridge.—Signed, GEOEGJS TAYLOE. AUCKLAND HARMON IC SOCIETY. FOURTH CONCEET in the CHORAL HALL, on THUESDA.Y, January 7, 1875. Programme: Handel's Oratorio, " JODAS MAC CABEUS," with Full Orchestral Accompaniment Tickets, 2s, may be had Irom Messrs luriell. Upton, Wayte, or the Committee. Doors open at 7.30; to commence at 8 p.m. E. H. JAGGAE, Hon. Secretary. GHOLMELEY HOUSE.—The Missk* Binks will be happy to receive Iheir Pupils Monday, January 4,1876. Lessons in Music and Drawing.—Vincent Lane. /"ILERK required by a Solicitor. — \J Apply by letter, stating qualifications and giving references, to '' Solicitor," Box 22, Post-office, Auckland. TO LET—Two or Four Furnished Booms, with use of Kitchen, in a first-class situation in Symonds-street.—Apply at the office of this paper. PITT-STREET W E BLE VAN CHUECn.-Sunday Serdcea.—January S — The Eev W. C. Oliver will preach in the morning, at 11 and the Eev A. Eeidin the evening at C 30. TTNITED METHODIST FREE U CHUECH. - Morning-Joy for the New Year. Evening—Hedeeming Time, by Eev G. H. Turner. TTNSECTARIAN Hall Services, \J Lorne-3treet. January 3,1875. Morning—A Safe Way through impoDdin* dangers. Evening—The Economy of Heaven : or how Christ would treat wealth. Popular Errors corrected. ERES FO R D-STREET CON GEEOATIONAL OHUBCH. — Minister : Warlow Davie3, M.A.—On Sunday evening (To morrow), the Annual Sermon to yonng men. APTIST CHURCH, Wellesley street. P. H. Cornford. Pastor. Subject for Jonuary 3, 1875. Morning- <iod'»lf aat Erening—A Sermon to the young on Keal Happiness." • im E So M. Mrs Lanian's Pupils will re-assemble on THURS DAY 14th January. The Evening Dancing Class will re-commence on Wednesday, 6th January. rpURTLE SOUP at the THAMES 1 HOTEL on Monday and Tuesday. OHJSI HENDERSON, late of Alloa, Claclcmunashire, Scotland, will hear of some thing to his advantage by communicating with K. Thomson, Currie-street, Port Chalmers. rpEN SHILLINGS REWARD.— X Lost near the Post Office, a Small Bunch of KEYS.—The above reward will be given on delivery at Stab Office. AUCKLAND VOLUNTEER ENGINEEKS. Owing to the inclemency of the weather, the ANNUAL PICNIC will be postponed until the 29th already issued will be available for that day" E. DAWSON. OEDER OF FREE GAEDENEES.—ALPHA LODGE. The Quarterly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in the Lodgeroom, Wellesley-street, on TUES DAY, sth of January, at 7.30 p.m. The members for initiation will please attend_at 8 p. m ., with certificate f^mLoOge Surgeon^ Secretary. OPORTS! SPORTS! ELLERSLIE GARDENS. MONDAY, JANUAEY 4, 1875. ■•-'.;■•: COMMITTM i Mr Robert Graham Mr John Cosgrave Mr John Kirkwood Mr Murray Mr Whltson Mr Fletcher PRIZES. , Ist 2nd £ a. d. £ a, d. II o'clock—2oo yds Race (handicap). First prize, a Cup, value, £5 ; 2nd prize, «1 1115—Running High Jump .. 1 0 0 .. o 0 0 1130-Hurdle Bace, lfcOyds .. 8 0 0.. 1 0 0 11 45—tutting the Stone.. .. 1 0 0 .. 0 0 0 12-One Mile Handicap .. .. 500..100 12.16-Wheelbarrow Race .. 1 0 ©..00 0 12 30—Quarter Mile (Handicap). First prize, Cricket Set, value, _5 : 2nd prize, £2 12.45-Sack Race .. .. .. 1 0 0 .. 0 0 0 I—Bycicle Race, One Mile. First priz9 a Valuable Gold Ring ; second prize, Scarf Ring I.3o—lOOOyda Steeplechase (han- , A A cip) .. •• •'• ■.9 '■,■ " A. display of Fireworks will take place in the evening. Late train leaves Auckland at 7.50, and returns from Ellerelie at 9. Entriei dose at 10.30 a. m. on the ground. XUe Spgrta will cQmmenc* at 11 e'clwic, " '..■■ . ■■ '.■>:..!'r'F?V ____'wtr-< " '■



AUCKLAND AND ONEHUKGA RAILWAY. NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS, 1875. On THIS DAY (Saturday), the 2nd January the ordinary -time-table will be suspended, and trains will run as follows :— LEAVING AUCKLAND At 7.30, 9, 9.30, 10,10.30,11,11.30, 12, 12.30, 1, 1.30, 2, 2,30, 4;8, 4.38, 5 8, 5.38, 6.8, 6 38, LEAVING ELLEESLIE FOE AUCKLAND - At 9, 9.30,10,10.30,11, 11.30, 12.12.30,1.1.30,2, 2.30 4 0, 430, 5.0, 5.30, 6.0, 6.30, 7.45. The first and last trains from Auckland will run through to Onehunga, and those at even hours from Auckland will connect at Ellerslie for Onehunga. Between ONEHUNGA and ELLERSLIE a train wUI run, LEAVING ONEHUNGA At 8.55, 9.55, 10.55,11.65,12.55,1.55, 3.55, 4.65, 5 55, 7.50. AND FROM ELLEBSLIE At 7.58, 9.30,10.30,11.30,12.30, 1 30, 2,30, 4.38, 5.38, 6 38, 7.0. At Auckland causes will be reserved for;passen gers joining at Newmarket; and at Ellerslie, on return trains, carriages will be reserved for passengers from Eacecourse platform. The doors of those^Wrriages will be locked, and passsengers are respectfully re quested to observed this and the other regulation* made for the comfort and good conduct of the public The By-laws will be strictly enforced. RETURN FARES From Auckland or any other station to Ellerslle (Including admission to Eace course of Auckland Kadng Club only).. 2s Od From any otter Station to ditto (exclusive of admission to jßacecoutso .. .. Is Od From any gtation to any station, excepting Ellers lie, returns will be given at ordinary return fare 3, exclusive of admission to course. No arrrangements having been made to include ad mission to the Ellerslie Gardens and Sports in the price of the railway ticket, and as it has been found impassible to use the special Baceceune ticket for that purpose, tickets for the Eacecourse will pass the holders into that of that Auckland Eacing Club alone. Tickets can be obtained at all stations. N.B.—The ordinary fare list from any station to Ellerslie will be suspended on 2nd January next. On' this day the return fares from Auckland to Kllertlie will be as above. On 2nd January, on the occasion of display of fire works at Ellerslie, a train will leave Auckland at 7.60 p.m., and return leaving Ellerslie at9p.m. JAMES STEWART, Acting General Manager. December 30,1874. TFINKS AND JJ AL L Are now opening up their NEW STOCK OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, FLOOR-CLOTHS, SILK AND WORSTED DAMASKS. REPS, TAPESTRIES AND BROCATELLES, Lace, Muslin, and Net WINDOW CURTAINS, BEASS WINDOW CORNICES AND POLES, TABLE-COVERS, BILLIAED CLOTHS, BLANKETS, GILT CHIMNEY and TOILET GLASSES. Always on hand, a large stock of well-seasoned CEDAR, RIMU, AND KAURI. US?" Agents fob the Celebrated GROVEE AND BAKER SEWING MACHINES. KAPANGA SCHOOL . DJBTRIOI. A. Certificated Teacher and a Female Assistant are required for the above School. ' . . , Applications to be Beat to the Board of Xtaoation on or before the 4th pro Ptoambw S3, 1374



I^HRIfS'TIAN CONCERT COMPANY.. CITY HALL—LAST NIGHT BUT ONE. ra-NIGHT, JANUARY 2. When will be preseated, THE BEST PROGRAMME OF THE SEASON. Including (by general desire) for the last time, " AULD. ROBIN GRAY." LAST NIGHT BUT ONE ! LAST NIGHT BUT ONE ! OF MISS CHRISTIAN! MISS CHRISTIAN! Universally pronounced to be the most Charming Vocalist that ever visited Sew Zealand, and who will this evening sing, "Auld Robin Gray," "Strangers Yet," and "' l'he Beating of my own Heart," Last Naght but one of Mrs Smythe, and Messrs Juninford, Skinner, and Uarcourt Lee. Front Seats, 4s (Family Ticket), admitting three, 10s;; Unreserved, 2a Cd; Back Seats, One Shilllaj;. [a. cakd.] MR T. H. RAINFOED, Begs to inform his numerous friends that he will take a FAREWELL BENEFIT Oh MONDAY EVENING NEXT, JANUAIIY 4, AT THE CITY HALL. COME ONE~! "COME ALL ! T>AKER'S GRAND HIBERNICON. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, LORNE-STREET. Last Night but One of Baker's BEAUTIFUL SCENES OF IRELAND. Last Appearance but One of . Mrs "W. F. Baker, Mr John Moran, Mr W. F. Baker, Mr Charles Verner Mr Henry Baker, Miss Jenny Moran. CHANGE OF PBOGEAMMB AND EVERYTHING NEW. Stalls, 3s; Gallery, 2s; Pit, Is. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8 o'clock. Musical Director ana Pianist .. Mr F. "W. Cnllimore Business Manager Mr C. Verner Agent Mr K. B. Wiseman. pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Manager Mr G. "W Collier THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, Positively the LAST APPSAKANCE of MISS MAY HOWARD. Poslttvely Last Night of ARRAH NA POGUE. Arrah Meellsh MISS MAY HOWARD Fanny Power Miss Clara Siephjbn bon Shatin, the Post, with Songs Mr G. W. Collier O'Grady Mr Holloway Wlnterbottom Mr S. Poole Michael Feeney Mr O. Aveling MOND AY-First appearance of MISS AMY STONE. Prices of Admission :—Dress Ckcle, 45.; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. Box Plan at Upton's. pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. THE YOUNG AND CELEBRATED AMERICAN ACTRESS, MISS AMY STONE, Will make her • • FIEBT APPEARANCE IN NEW ZEALAND On MONDAY, JAN 4, In her great characteristic speciality, FANCHON, THE CRICKET, Supported by MR STOKE, AND THE FULL DRAMATIC COMPANY. Box Plan at Upton's. AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA R A I L W A Y. N O T I C E. The 7.50 TRiIN from Auckland to Ellerslie on occasion of DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS will not be RUN TO-NIGHT. If the Display takes place on MONDAY, the TRAINS will be RUN at same hour. j 0t • By order. PORTLAND CEMENT FOR SLB. 200 casks of Knight, Bevan, and Sturge's PORTLND CEMENT, at J. Blaikie's Yard, Victoria-street West; above Quick's Stables. O EWING MACHINES. lam now agent for alUtea old-established and best Sewing Machines known, viz.; Singers'. Thomas', Howes, Howe'simproved.WhtelerandWison, ftussey anil Fillings' improved "JLJttle Stranger" and "Wanza. A lurge Stock to select front A printed guarantee given with each machine, ut. "wtaking to keep it in order for twelve months free o Jharge. Repairs pro twrlrdone. Needles, oil, and extras, penyoone. « qje'o.'w. HESLOP, Xfee IJtttei Shop, Vuhwi'idmt,



SPBINGT VILLA: SBMINAEY/ PONSONBY. Mr and Mrs W. J. W. ADDEY request their Pupils to Re-assemble on Monday, 11th J"11"^. „ Town Pupils may have Quarterly Tickets for Mr P. Quick's 9 am. omnibus by leaving their names at his office. ■■■■'■■ ■ '.. rro SHIPWRIGHTS AND A. OTHERS.—A Ship Draughtsman of twenty ye-rs experience, just arrived, will be happy to give Lessons in Drafting ana laying off,—Address by letter to W.F.W., Stab office. Auckland. ■■~ TO iiiiT, a nine-roomed Dwelling, within fifteen minutes walk of the Union Bank. —Apply to F, L. Prime, S2, Insurance Bnildingß. riiOKATEA GOLD MINING J_ COMPANY (3EGISTERED). The Dividend (Sixteenth)" of Five Shillings pe* Share will be payable at Shortland-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, 4th January. Legal Manager. 81st December, 1874. m E N D E R S. Tenders will be received by the undersigned unt?l noon of TUEBDAY next, the sth January, 1876, for - Supplying such quantities of the undermentioned articles as may be required at the Orphan Home during the six months commencing 9th January, 875, vis.:— '< Bread (fine) per 21b loaf, foil weight } To be Meat (beef and mutton) perlb (weight > delivered of bone not to be paid for) ) daily. Groceries, as per specification to be seen on application to me. The Groceries to be delivered weekly, or as may be required. All articles must be supplied of good quality. For Bread, Meat, and Groceries, separate tenderi are required. For none of the articles will the lowest or any tender be accepted, unless considered suitable. ROBERT WALKBR, Treasurer Orphan Home. Wharf, December 28,1874. R I). ~~C O P ¥, Professor and Teacher of the VIOLIN, VIOLA, and ENGLISH CONCERTINA. Balls and Private Parties attended. Karangahape Road, Nbwton. ■pOAKD OF EDUCATION. Meetings to elect School Committees for 1875 will be held at the times and places undermentioned: — AUCKLAND EAST.—At the Mechanics'lnstitute, on Wednesday, 20th January, at half-past 7. AUCKLAND WEST, No. I.—At the School, Union street, on Thursday, 14th January, at half-past 7. AUCKLAND WEST, No. 2.—At the School in Hep burn-street, on Thursday, ,14th January, at half-past 7. DEVONPOET.—At the School-house, on Friday, 15th January, at half-past 7. GRAFTON EOAD.—At the School, on Friday, Bth January, at half-past 7. SHOAL BAY.—At the Lake School-house, on Monday, 11th January, at 3 p.m. "MOUNT HOBSON.—At the School-house, Kemuera, ; on Monday, 25th January, at 8 p.m. FEEDEEICK J. MOSS, Secretary. . . - ON SAL E ■:; BY THE UNDERSIGNED— Anderson and Mowatt's Flour, in sacks, 100 and 501b bags Kakamii Flour, in sacks, 100 and 501b bags . .; J. K. Anderson's Flour, in sacks, and 001b bags Kay and Barr's Flour, in 100 and 501b bags Hassell's Flour, in sacks T. Anderson and Co.'s Flour, in sacks J. and T. Meek's Flour, in sacks and 501b bags. GEO. W. BINNEY. - - *V«k T7\ O R TAKA.NaKI, 4lJk*f^v JJ NELSON, PICTON, WEL- V*nH\*V>»LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND "SSSSSkWPOST CHALMERS. The N.Z.B.S. Company's s.s. Wellington, M Caret, Commander, from Onehunga, on TUES* DAY next, 6th instant, at 3 p.m. For freight or passage apply to COMBES * DALDY, X Auckland: Or, A. BAENES, Onehunga. . VW^^yr ANTE D,"'* S.s. WELLINGTON, Six A.B's ,\ wages, £7 per month, and four Men- for Stoke-hole ; wages, £10 per month ; firemen, preferred. Apply to COMBES k DALDY. £3*a* CJHIP *WAITANGI/ ,j£S3§!s|^ O FOE LONDON. Jg|||^ygffi^^ All accounts and claims against the ship ' Waitangi' must be rendered in duplicate to the undersigned by 4 o'clock on MON DAY. : JOHN BATGEE, Agent N.Z. Shipping Company (Limited). -.$ Auckland, January 2,1874. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6. WALNUT PIANOFORTE, D R AWING- RO OM SPIT E" AT KARANGAHAPE ROAD. > npHE Subscribers have received in- JL strucdons from Mr Varnpm (who is leaving for ■ ' England) to sell, at his residence, near Mr Walker, Butcher. Karangahape Eoad, on Wednesday next, at ■ 11 o'clock, - WALNUT PIANOFORTE, Watont Drawing room Suite (of eight pieces, in Crimson . Damask), Centre Table, Gilt Mirror, Brussels ; Carpet. Set of Chessmen (by Stanton, hand somely carved), Venetian Blinds, Bedtobnv' Furniture, Ac, &c. ■ : ';." SAMUEL COCHRANE* SON, Auctioneers. . ; EARTHENWARE, CHINA, GLASS WARE, FILTERS, PIANOFORTES. Ex Assays, from. London. NOW IN HARBOUR. ; OA PA C KAGES of Assorted JU\J EA.ETHENWAEE, CHINA, GLAB»W,AKE, FILTERS, *c, Toilet Sets, Chambers, Plates, Dishes, Covered Dishes, Soup and Hauce Turtens, Kwers and Basins, Cups and Saucers, Teapots, Bowls, : Tea and Breakfast Sets, Caps and Saucers, Milk, Cream, Sugar slops, Mafflns, Egg Cups. White and Gold and Blue figured Sets of Jugs, Candlesticks, &c, Arc. Tumblers (mounted and cut). Miters, *c, 2 . Pianofortes . . To be sold by auction as soon ss landed. ■ Terms—Cash. .-,.'" B. ARTHTJB, Auctioneer. . CORN EXCHANGE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 5,1875. STOCK OF GROCERIES, &c., PUR CHASED AT.THE LATE SALE OF MESSRS MURPHY . BROS. ESTATE. G. W. BINNEY HAVE received instructions from Mr Stuart, to sell by auction, at the Corn Kx change, en Tuesday, the 6th January, at 11 o'clock 'Sharp. \ . ;.'- . / ; -''' Stock of Groceries, {consisting of OUman's Store, Cheese, Ac. Thelwhole lot will be sold without the aliftnteit - • . . ,■•.; ; Mserve. ;- : ;._, , . : - , • ■ '■ '. • Twioiat ' ;_•■ ' •-■ *•",