vtonless what was raised by the unequal, un- I popular, and thoroughly insufficient tax— 1 the Poll or Education Tax. As the .Act ' H stands, I am far from satisfied with it; it « goes too far in the direction of localising I land revenue, thus maintaining the injustice H -under which several provinces have for so \ 'ng groaned, but yet, even in this respect, m is, I believe, a step, although but a short i one, in the right direction. Under Clause '- 16, the interest of the Provincial loans, . hitherto paid from other sources, is made a = charge upon the Land Revenue. One moiety * 0 f the subsidies promised to road boards is • a i S o charged upon the same fund, and i in any case m which the land reve i nu e raised in any Provincial district is , not sufficient to meet the charges imposed there, the amount required to be raised shall be raised by Treasury bills, and the amount so raised shall be charged upon any Provincial , land revenue. Now, if any Provincial district so assisted : has no such revenue,or,on the other hand,in sufficient revenue to charge f upon, the | •money must, of course, be provided ' from the Consolidated Fund. Again, the Act provides that police, harbours, gaols, hos pitals, and all charitable institutions', and educationnot at once providedfor by law,'shall he borne, or shall be made chargeable, on the Consolidated Fund; that all licenses raised under present Provincial laws shall be paid over to road boards and muhicipali [Continued in Supplement._\

TEACHERS' EXAMINATIONS.

The examination of school teachers in con nection with the Board of Education was commenced this morning under the manage ment of Mr O'Sullivan the Inspector of Schools under the Act. at the Temperance Hall, Albert-street. There were sixty-four candidates in all, fifty-one of whom were ladies, of these some are candidates for certi ficates of competency and some for classifica tion as pupil teachers and junior assistants Several of the latter are up for the 2nd or 3rd time, as by the rules they are compelled to come up annually for classifi cation until they obtain a certificate. In these examinations great stress is laid upon English composition a subject which has betn far too much neglected in our ordinary systems of school education. The subjects of examination include reading, writing, arithmetic, English language (in cluding composition, nse of words, and grammar), geography, history, theory and practice of teaching, laws of health. The examination will last to-day and to morrow, and a portion of Thursday. We understand the result of the Provincial Scholarship ex aminations will be made known in about a week's time. Mr. O'Sullivan held an exami nation of teachers at the Thames on the jkh, 10th, and 11th inst. Twenty-five candidates attended, of whom eighteen were ladies.

AMUSEMENTS AND MEETINGS.

Thb annual tea meeting of the Templars of Sir Henry Havelock Lodge will be held to-morrow (Wednesday) evening in Ihe Kdwardes-strect school room The programme for the evening is specially Interesting, and will appear in the Star.

A musical and literary entertainment will bo given In the Beresfo'd Hall this evoning by members chiefly of the Beresford Ci.urch Mutiiil Improvement Class. The programme for the occasion has been prepared with care in order to meet wishes and testes of the general audience. The proceeds will be devoted to the bnilning fund of the new Congregational Church, under the care of the Key Wai'ow Davies, M.A., which is fast approaching completion. The regular monthly meeting of the Protestant Alliance Friend 1* Society will be held tM's evening in the room of the Yonrg Men's Christian as ociation for the purprses of initiati n of members and the election of officers for tbe ensuing year. Mr Joseph Brown's sidging clashes ars adjourned until after the Christmas h linays.and will be resume d on the 18th of Jar.vary of the new year

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

Th? performance*- last night were for the benefit of _Mr Ci-as Searle The vieces played were Boucicault's splendid comedy of "London _4ssura__.ee," and the farce of "P^or Pillicddy.'' Miss Carry George proved eminently capable of the exacting part of Lady Gay ."panker, and gave its points with nil the rtqii'ite vigour of expression. Miss Jennie Nye as Grace Harkaway. was very successful: the same may be said of Mr Lawrence as Charles C urtley. Mr Searle'sPir Harcourt Courtley w_ts a really fiae piece of actirg, ar;d would have done credit io a star actor. Mr Sam Poole as Mettle was excellent. The farce passed off well. There was a good house in spite of the counter attractions.

The general entries for the Caledonian Sports to be held at the' Ellerslie Gardens, oh Boxing Day, takes place at 9 o'clock to night, at the Exchange Hotel.

This evening the P. H. Conford will repeat his lecture on " Sweet Home," in the large room of the Young Mens' Christian associ ation, for the benefit of the Mount Eden Baptist Sunday School.

Our attention has been called to a splendid sample of Lapstone's white potatoes weigh ing 24 ounces each in the shop of Mr Robert Brewin, seedsman. The potatoes were grown by Mr Good,of "Vincent-street, and are creditable to his industry and love of garden ing. Fifty Beautiful Desigks to Choose From.

A LARGE SHIPMENT OF CAEPETS JTJST un packed, and now added to the very exten rive stock on view at the City Hall at prices to suit both rich and poor. Tapestry and Brus sell, from 2s 9dto 7s; very handsome hearth rugs to match. Curtains of every description from 58 lid to 555. Extra Good Value in Sheetings and Quilts just to hand. Holloway and Garlick now supply all kinds of Bedding, Mattresses, Palliasses, and Pillows; good Feather Pillows at 8s 6d. Carpets laid by a skilled hand free of charge. Job Line in Passage Floor Cloth (4s 6d quality, slightly damaged) at 3s. Floor Cloths from 2to 24 feet wide cut and laid down. Pay a visit to Holloway and Garlick's Furnishing ! Boom, City Hall, and see the cheapest goods n town.

THE EVEWIiNG STAR TtTTESDAt, DECEMBER 21 t«V»



WANTED, COMPOSITORS for the South.—ipply to-morrow morning at the Stab Office. . WANTEDTKNOWN, the cheapest and bfst place to purchase Chritmas Cakes and Mince Pies is at Brown and Co's Sydney Bouse, Queen-street. Our 3s Cd Cake is confidently recommended to our customers. ANTED, Hire of small Tent, for camping out.—Apply "Jj," Herald Office. ANTED, a thorough good General Servant immediately.-Apply to Francis J. Shortt, Hairdresser, 140, Queen-street. ANTED, a~Barm an.—Apply at __ this office. , WANTED to Sell, two Milch Goats. Apply at Mr Holt's residence, St. Stephen's Road, Parneil. ANTED to Let, a seven-roomed House and Shop, 45. Grey-street; also. Rooms furnished or unfurnished, with the use oi Kitchen. Board if required.—Apply to Mrs. iord, late of the Royal Hotel, Thames. WANT *D, a Purchaser for a good quiet Pony and Basket Carriage; Pony young and accustomed to a lady.—Apply at Bennetts Drapery Warehouse, Queen-street. ANTED, a situation as Storeman, Porter, or Carter; wages not so much an object as apermanentsituation.—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. ANTED to Let or Sell, with immediate possession, a Family Residence of eight rooms, on Ponsonby Road, top of Franfclin- Btreet.—Apply to R. Laing, Ropemaker Picton-street. AN I ED, by a respectable young Man, a situation as Shoeing or Jobbing *&mitb, town or country.—Apply to Mr E. Bailey, -far the Eden Vine Hotel. WANTED, one or two Dairies of Fresh Butter, to be delivered weekly, at Patterson's Auckland Store, Onehunga. _ WA NTED, a Working J_ ousekeeper for Bemnera; must be. accustomed to children.-Apply to Captain H. .Elliott, Swindon VillS, Upper Union-street, to-day and to-morrow. References reqnlrtd. , - "teSTED, a good General SerVant:;



WANTED, a Young Woman t Hotel, FoSeel 8 bar—APP^ at th« Custom-Hou £ "W^TEDT^hTp^bTic to know tlia BesLmt 1,7 ? in t er at Morfan'a Hotel an reuau.ant Fort-street, comprising Soups, Fisl Intr^ecsJoiMs.jvndPastry, One Shilling ' WANTED, a Boy for the BnTcliex -J— jglgtMcNnuefltons, Victoria-street. WANTED, a thorongh General Servan in a Gentleman's family in th Suburbs ; wages 12s. Also a Nursemaid, 8 per week. Permanent Situation with goo. hom^—Apply for address Star Office. "Wanted to sell, for £.345 .J-. 1 BmJ e alld Ell °P ir> Wakefield-street, free hold property; firsthowe on right-hand side, an. in thorough repair.—Apply to Joseph Palmer on tto premises. YITAN'IED to Bent" or Purchase i ... _F 1i al' Cottaf.e, on about an acre of ground TTor_? e-°> f *£' Bnh™*>*-~ Ad dress "JK,»careof M: Hnrdwick, Grocer, hhortland Crescent. TI/"ANTED, a young" Man accus t>7 tomed to the Butchering.— Apply to Mr R Beeves, Hobson-sireet. ' "WANTED, ~ a Gi r i to do genera. _V_T___hoiiSP.work —Apply at the Royal Oak, Epsom "W^/NTED, a good General Sery^t -c. • 1 Housemaid, and Girls about 15.— E. Henry'i Rggistry Office, Shortland-etreet. WANTED, a good Female Cook.— Apply at once at the Army and Navy Hotel. \\rANTED, immediately, a thorough */ 1, _~ —Apply at the Masonic Hotel, North Shore. \X^A!NTED, immediately, a good ▼ T Gpneral Servant.—Apply to Mrs Otway. n ________ Cottage, Domain-street, Auckland. a Servant Girl; refer mi\ ~enco re4nired.— Apply to Mrs Hayden, Wakefield-street. WANTED, Married Couples to -1; . Know, that I have Just Opened 25 NEW sets of Brooches and earrings. They ym be on view in my window if not sold. P. H. LEWISSON, , Queen-street. Auckland WANTED to BOX several Cottages of from four to six rooms each in or near to the city. Price, from .-6100 to £2'o each. Also an Allotment with or without five-roomed Cottage nc.ir to Wyny-rd Pier. Price rot to exceed (with <he Co.tage) _G275.—R C. Greenwood, Auc tioneer. Houee. Land, and Estate Agent, Market I- ou»e. T\7 ANTED to BUY,.a four or five T T roomed CoHf.; c in the vicinity ofHobson Grey, or V -Aicfu ld-MTteU.— \Y. I Iced 5 Exclwng WANTED, 10,000 VISITORS. to the Ellerslie Garden. —Strawberries and Cre?m ; all kinds of Refreshments; Swings; Merry- Go-Ronnd ; and Croquet Lawn for Visitors. Picnic parties provided for on shortest notice. WANTED to SELL, about three acres Lard situated on Great T orth Road, close by the lat« Superintendent's residence. Price, £50 ; one-half can remain on mortgage at 8 per cent for one year.—Aridre°B "Land." star office WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c., at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All. orders attended to with despatch. WANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwinger. Tailor (late from Prance and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, where he hopel! to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and Eovs' 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 Saddles, Bridles, &c, and rendering the leather soft and, pliable; will not Ecil the most delicate fabric even when used immediately after app'ication. Cheaper than ."oft Soap. Sold only by W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, &c, Queen-street. Xfcj AN VED &JNO WS, that D. • Goldie ia prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, includln Sashes, Boors, Mouldings, Bros>d Timber, Douse Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum"Laths, Shingles, iirc.,&c., at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house street. 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 cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. V[7 ANTED KNOWN, Dry storage * to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. V*/ANTED Euown, 30 trunks of Vv Ladies' and Children's Boots at HOME PRIONS. I.arie ' and Children's i eather Boots, 4* 6d, 6s fid, Gs 6d, and 7s 6d: Ladies' Kid Boots, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, and 6s 61 a New and Select Stock to choose from, at D. MCPHERSON'S, KaraDgahape Road, N wton. WANTED KNOWN, ALEX. JAS. BROWN, Working Man's Architect, is preparing designs and working draw ings tor Viila 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. \hj A N't MX), 500 tone of Old 0 T Brass, Cepper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas. Bagging, Rope, and Ea?s ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, a»c' *t BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Storo' Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager . \ NO TI U E. —'J he balance of the Blanche's cargo of Oranges has been removed to No 5, Auckland Market, For Sale. ORTH SHOBE.—To Let, a fur nished House; also a Cottage—R. and R. Duder, House Agents. rgn ANNS' EIBEPBOOF SAEES j 1 pxx, m, ix, lc IHAYE now an unlimited supply oi Strawberries and Cream ; usual superior quality. No fear of disappointment. —R. Alison, Wilkrw Grove. Beach Road, Devonport. , FOB 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. A nnlv to JOHN SOPPET, Apply I 0 Ho. 8, Queen-street. STRAWBERRIES and CREAM, of the finest quality, dally, at Mason Bros.' Parnel Nurseiy. ■ XCTJRSION TO TEE ISLAND OF MQTUTAPU. js^___ On the return of the s.s. .K^glteSSi^w ' H ERO' (expected here about a^'Ss^^^s^ the end of this month), the •(^wfre^tS^- Annual Pleasure Trip will be tf^^_i^^^^P^^- given to the Charity Children of Auckland. • The nublic. as before, will be conveyed at 5s each returnSt and the money collected will be handed over to the Charitable Institutions. A Band will be in attendance. The day on which the. Excursion wM take place, and further particulars, will be duly advertised aftei tHe Hero arrives. & CO. Auckland. December 21. 1875. THE Advertiser, being a person - oJ nnlnninl experience, seeks a situation either af nwir to _ Merchant's office or Traveller, and U Ctld n t Managing a Business, having a thorough capable of paging Grocery, and Fancj rodrßl esin oess?c a n Drgive^oodreference8.-B.-A P pl 3 " Beta " at ttis office. L—_ El 1 b]^w a r d. yJb on the 15th instant, on the Mount Eden Road noa^ecepmbe's, a Bracelet.-Tbe finder will receiv. ?he above reward by leaving it at this office. TTAVING been informed that the Person, DeUyering,: my Cards and. Circular! have not feithfully done ■ so, any person.that hai received more >iian one will greatly obUge by letttof the1 undersigned know. . ' [•Rflfwfiwtoi od ot :^»)kT!^mtiCooMpmj,jrJ__



0 T ITERARY AND MTJSIOAI 18 J____l ENTERTAINMENT, i Beresford-street. J to-night. Admission, Is. THE person who took by mistake a Black Japan Deef.-T.ox addressed "Mint bchultze, Auckland," on arrival of Hawea, Nov. 27th. Will oblige by returning it Judge Smith, Graftor S Hoad. Reward given. IyTEETING of Journeymen Painters JX2L a t y. M. C. A, Rooms, on WEDNESDAY Evening, at 7 30. '■ f .0. G. T. — A NN U A I 1 -_-■ DEMONSTRATION. . The Members of the various Lodges are requested j, to assemble, at the junction of Queen an a Grey-streets on Boxing Day, the 27th instant at 9.30 a m. • Procession, headed by the Band, will start for the Domain, via Queen and Shortland-streets, at 10 am sharp. The United Literary Committee -will meet at the Young Men's Rooms To-morrow ("Wednesday), at /.30 p.m, for final arrangements. SAMUEL WORMS, I Secretary. TD ALT 0 N & CO., • 44, Queenstrebt, opposite Exchange Buildings, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to Me? sure in five hours' notice. No I slop goods. Btist materials only used. The Latest French Fashions. __^ American Stub Toes. CTRKISH BATHS, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Charges, ss; ■ Saturdays, 3s Cd, open till 9 p.m. Tickets at a reduced rate can be had from from Mr. Aicken and Mr. Pond, chemists, Queen-street. Open for Ladies (only) on Thursdays. Two ladies i in attendance. For t-pecial engagements address to Mrs. Sykes. ! T O H■ N SOP P E T W HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875. : J$T O T I c E. ' T. B. CAMERON, Architect ai-d Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. ; "W WATTS, PHOTOGRAPHER, i Qtteen-street, Onehunga. T\Jr A. PA TTEB SO N, FAMILY GROCER AND CORN DEALER, PBINCES-STItEET, ONEHfKGA. Has on Sale— Chaff, £6 f? ton ; 7/ $ cwt. i Hay and Straw Firewood (cut and uncut) Shingles. Q N S A L~ E. Portland Cement (now landing)—3oo jeasks White's ana other Irands And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. W." W ™0"~0~~N, • Native Lands and General Commission Agent, Licensed Interpreter, Under the "Native Lands Act, 1873." The advertiser is in a position to devote the whole of bis time to the transaction and completion of any business with the natives with which he may be entrusted. Address : High-street, next to Commercial Hotel. ' [Established 1860 ] GEORGE DICKSON, Jun., BREAD AND RIUCUIT BAKER, TOP OE HOBSON-STREET. Wedding and Christening Cakes made to order. All kindß of Fancy Goods always on hand. Families waited on Daily. _W~ Shipping Supplied. ILL IA M BI RC H, BOOTMAKER, OTAHUHU, (Next to the Cbitebion Hotel). Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order. English and Colonial Goods always on hand. All Repairs promptly executed. ASZARD AND ANDREWS, OPPOSITE Catholic Chapel, Wyndham-street, (And at Bombay), Beg to acquaint their friends and the public that ' they have opened a BRANCH STORE in Buchanan's Buildings, Wyndham-street, opposite the Chapel, as a PROVISION AND GENERAL GROCERY STORE. 1 ) Having a large Country connection, they, with confidence, recommend their Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Bacon, Ac., to the public. Please call and judge for yourselves. By keeping Prime Articles, and Selling for Cash at the lowest possible remunerative prices, they hope t 1 merit a share of public patronage. [ESTABIiISnED 1864.]gg By appointment i Excellency the to His *^i^^#^i_^SS_y" Governor. TB A R N E T T, PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CUKER, Next City Hall, Opposite the Thistle Hotel, and at Paenell T. Barnett in thanking the public for their long 1 and steady support, and having purchased Mr. Morey's business, as carried oa in the premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that he is now prepared to supply every requisite of the trade. All Goods stamped so as to defy imitation. N.B —Arrangements are now complete for the supply of shipping ordere, which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T.B. 's personal attention. NORTH ~SHORF^Fo7la]e7'two Cottages on the Beach.'magnificently situated, r the property of Mrs Beckham.—Avply to R. and R, Duder, Hbnse and Land Agents. /jTh istle hotel P. DARBY, Wholesale and Eetatt WINE AND S-PIRIT STORE QTTEEIf-STREET AUCKLAND, Begs leave to return many thanks to the public, for their liberal support accorded him for many yean , past. Having ejected splendid Premises. on the site o the old House which was destroyed by fire, he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him from town or country, with the CHOICEST SELECTION OP WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— ; Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wine ! Duff, Gordon's Sherry ) Champagne—Cliquot's i Champagne—Perrler, Jouet's Champagne— Moselle, pints and quarts Claret- Chateau, Larose , Claret—Lafitte 1 Claret— Leoville Claret —St Julian's Real Old Jamaica Sum Hennessy ~ Three Star Brandy And othei choice brand*. ! ASSORTED CASES MADE UP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. Bass's English' ale on draught. f Liberal} Alowances | made to wholesale purchasers I TERMS :S3 RICTLY CASH. ■ ' Spirits Overproof, th same as from bonded Store sold In any quantity rpHE UNDEh S IGiN ED HAVE ON SALE ' X AND TO ARRIVE: Gourook Canvas, Al Extra • Baxter Bro.'s Royal >• avy Canvas ■'■'■-■ 3 Christie's Double Crown Canvas Christie's Royal Navy Canvas Gordon's Royal r« avy Red Stripe,« „ F .« m n ~f! '. .' , : Gordon's Imperial Blue. Stripe '. •, v ,;. ' :Leith Companies' Canvas ** 3 Wilson and Cunningham's Canvas _~ _. Also, <BS.ICI.Au. "| i \ .: 50 cases Muntz Metal __—, .~T «y ' 6 .cases Copper iabeathing -- OU ,'. - ' - And a.large stock,of Anchors and Chains anc j V Gfenern-tßhipOhft&aiety. a ' ~ id. h, Mommrn,



;} ipURE GOLDMINING COMPANY \J (LIMITED). The Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Shareholders is hereby convened to be held at the Company's Office, Insurance Buildings, Auckland on WEDNES DAY, the 22nd December, at 12 o'clock noon. Business: To receive Directors' Report and Balance Sheet. _ ROBERT HORNE, , Secretary. Auckland, 13th Decemcer. 7875. FREDERICK W. COLLINS, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, ■ Vulcan Lane, Opposite the Occidental Hotel. Every description of Jewellery made and repaired. Old Gold and Silver bought. ' £1 REWARD. Stolen or Strayed, from Onehunga, a Black Cow, I branded JS on rump —The above reward will be paid to any person returning the same to the owner, A. O'Bughlin 1 A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. 1 On Christmas Pay Trains run as on week days (no • goods). On December 27th, Trains leave Auckland for Ellerslie, Onehunga, and intermediate stations, every hour, starting at the hour ; and from Onehunga at 14 minutes past the hour for Ellerslie, Auckland, and intermediate stations. Leave Ellerslie at 26 minutes 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. rjpHAMES ANNUAL RACES. Acceptances for Handicsps, and General Entries to be lodged wiih the Secretory by 8 o'clock p.m. on Wed. esdoy, 22 nd December, 1875, at the Queen's Hotel, Grahamstown F. J. WARDELL, Secretary. T 0. G. T. DEVONPORT LODGE, NO. 7 WIMi UO(_D A IN VAUXHALL GARDENS, NORTH SHORE, ON MONDAY, 27th DECEMBER, 1875. Temperance Band wilii be in Attendance. HEALTHFUL AND RECREATIVE SPORTS Will be indulged in, including Dancing on the Lawn, Quoits, Swings, Rounders, etc , eto. To parties visiting the North Shore in search of quii-t enjoyment, these old established and beautiful Gardens offer unequalled attractions. Plenty of room, winding paths, shades, arbors, and in clos" proximity to the sea beach. Tea, Coffee, and other temperate refreshments, to be had in the grounds. Return tickets by steamer, including admission into the Gardens, Is. each; Children, half-price. Tickets can be obtained from Mr F. B. Woodham, 258, Queen-street, opposite tho Market House, or on Wharf on the morning of the 27ih. AUCKLAND VOLUNTEER ENGINEERS. The Annual Picnic is Postponed from Boxing Day till New Year's Day (Saturday), Ist January, 187 C. Particulars in a future notice. W. ANDERSON, Captain Commanding. AAMARU BUILDING STONE. The undersigned is now prepared to take orders in any quar.tities for this celebrated stone. Samples on view, and fu>l particulars can bo obtained|on app.i cation to George Binney, Corn Exchange. OONS OF OLD COLONISTS. A Committee Meeting of the above will be held at the Star Hotel, Newton, on Wednesday night, 22nd instant, at 7.30. All members of Committee are requested to attend. J. H. GRATTEN, Hon. Sec. pro tern. rpRINITY CHURCH SUNDAY J_ SCHOOL, DEVONPORT. A CHRISTMAS TREE, in connection with the above school, will be on view in the Devonport flail on WEDNESDAY Evening, 22ud Dec. Hymns by the Children, and Madrigals by the Choir, will be sung during the evening. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission, Is ; Children, half-price. A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. (ST Go to MESSENGER'S, Opposite Savings* Bank, For a CHRI3TMAS TREAT. Grand Display of Prize Ox Beef, Southdown Mutton, Grass-fed La:i.b, and Dairy-fed Pork. Christmas Rounds of Corned Beef for Picnics. Sucking Pigs and Poultry in any quantity. One Hundred Prime Smoked Tongues. Haunches and Saddles of Mutton dressed in first business style. One Ton of Lard at 6d "_} lb. ■Everything in Ihe Small Goods Department fresh, and made expressly for the Holidays. rjpo THE ELECTORS AND NON ELECTORS OF THE CITY EAST, AND THE j PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. Gentlemen,—l take the earliest opportunity to inform you that I am a Candidate for your sped favours. I find that I have not sufficient room in my present Establishment to show my Furniture, Bedding, Ac; therefore, after careful consideration, I have taken those more Central Premises recently occupied by Messrs Cranwell and Co., at the bottom of Shortland street, where I-intend to carry on the business of Cabinet-making, Upholstering, etc.; and having had 85 years' practical experience, I shall be able to supply yon with good and sound Furniture, at the very owest possible pi ices consistent to Quality. Furniture, Mattrasses, and Bedding of every des cription made to order, and guaranteed to give every , satisfaction. Mattrasses re-made, Dining and Drawing room Furniture Re-covered and thoroughly reno vated N.B. —The business of China. Glass, and Earthen ware, and Kitchen requisites, <_c, will be carried on as usual in the Old Establishment by Mrs Probert, where every order will receive the vory best attention. J am, Gentleman, your most obedient "servant, H. PROBERT. JT\ RA T E F U L—COMFORTING E P P S'S O O O O A. Breakfast. j "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our ) breakfast-tables with a delicately flavoured beverage ! which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hun dreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.''- See article in the Civil Service Gazette: ( Made simply with boiling water or milk, i Id in Packets (in tins for abroad) labelled _— JAMES EPPS A CO., : .o-m cc op athic che mi st 8, 48, Threadneedle-street, and j Af'.~ •■-"' " 170,- Piccadilly ; ' Works : Eustonßoad; Camden Town, London A BEKDEEN POLISHED GRANITE _\ .", MONUMENTS, 3 -! In Red andßltttb,- from £5, ree on board ship for any part of New Zealand. | •aioonoO \d i^.-'.i..■-'..—•■ —: — --y —j • ':zL J? »*■ 1 InscriptionsAccwratei andßeautiful.' —■■•—" ■ mr fims tft«a fetewHOf tern •^'@S!t ;i_Sii&i, &.!UUH»S, .&!M-*S_«B, R-Qt'rVJiS,



pRINCE OE WALES THEATRE CHRISTMAS EVE, (Friday, Decembhii 21), Production of the Great Christmas Pantomimi HARLEQUIN BLTJEBEAKD; Or, the Good Fairy Mao.iana and the Demon Larrikins. pITY HA LI CHPJSTMAS EVE, GRAND OPENING NIGHT. Two Houhs with E. D, DAVIES Premier Ventriloquist of the World, AND TALENTED COMPANY. Prices of Admission: First-class, 3s; second, 2s third, Is. « MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, First Grand Afternoon Performance For Schools and Children. Children, SIXPENCE, except Front Seats. r\E MURSKA GRAND CONCERTS W FOE SIX NIGHTS ONLY. "_2tl Mb D. De Vivo has the honour to announce tha MDLLE. ILMA DE MURSKA, The famous HUNGARIAN NIGHTINGALE, And the only rival of Jenny Lind, after the mos successful season of Concerts oc record, in the princi pal cities of Australia (where she gave sixty-four Con certs to invariably crowded houses, and raised he audiences to the highest pitch of enthusiasm), pur poses, on her way to Kurooe, visiting the principa cities of New Zealand, and giving a short series o Concerts, the finest ever given in this country, com mencing in the city of Auqk'and, on THURSDAY, THE 4th JA.tS.UARY, 187 C, At the Chorat. Hall. _ Subscription sea'on tickets (non-transferable), fo the season of six alternate nights. 2.5. The Subscrip tion List will cpen on Wednesday, December 22, a Mr Upton's Stationery Wsrihonse, Queen-street where subscribers can select and secure their seats fo the whole season from a plan of the hall. Special Notice. —A popular scale of prices will b adopted, in order that everyone may have an oppoi tunity of hearing fhe greatest of all singers. Front Seals (reserved chairs), 7s 6d. Communications to be addressed to Mr. W. S. M2DCALFE, Agent, Ciaremont House. CHRISTMAS AMUSEMENTS IN THE HALL OF THE YOUNG M^N'S CHRISTIAN ASOCIATION, ON THURSDAY EVENING, December 30 PROCEEDS TO PURCHASE NEW BOOKS FOR TH: LIBRARY. A MUSICAL CONTEST Will take place by twelve young Ladies, under th age of 15, who have not hitherto won a prize. A five-guinea Prize Sewing M-chine will be pre sen ted by Mr Dennts for the best Piano Player ; alsc first time in Auckland of upwards of 50 New View of beautiful Irif-h Scenery will be shewn with th grand new I ilssolvinc Lime light Apparatus. Young Ladies wi-hir.g to win tiie sewi< g Machine will kind y leave their names Wl'h Mr Salter, at th Rooms, or Mr Deni.es, on or before Tuetdiy next the 28th, as the list is filing up. Admission —Is each ; to commence at 7.45 tharp. COURSE OF LECTURES TO BE HELD AT THE HALL OF THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION". * . Proceeds Towards Building Classroom: for Mount Eden Sunday-school. The first Lecture Will be delivered on TUESDAI NEXT, 2lst instant, by the Rev. P. H, Cobnf bd Subject—" Home, Sweet Home." To commence a 7 30 p.m. 1876—Janimry I&tti, Lecture by Mr F. G. Ewingtoj ■*' Life an/i Times of »hMUp 11., of Spain". February 1, Lefitureby E. -Sr.us, Esq., M.D. " Tne Autobiography oi tile Earth, ani itR History as written By Moses"" February 22 Lecture by Mr F. G. Kwumjtos " Life and Time* of William the Silent Prince of Crsnge" ■ _ March 7, Musical Entertainment Tenio 801-f Choral Union. ; Tickets for tho Course,-to admit bearer and lady 2s 6d; adminsion to single Lecture, is May b obtained at the Young Men's Boom*, or of any o the teachers. ___: ■ ' " ■^•EWMARKET PUBLIC HALL TRUSTEE: ■ His Honor the ScpaRtNTENDiHToy th» Pbovikci THE C'OITC E R T To celebrate the Opening qitne above Hill, will tak place on TUESDAY, JANUARY 18TH.1875, Conducted by Mr Joseph Browne. ; As the abeve H»ll is near completion, it is neces sary to have funds in hand to pay the contractor Mr Witbeford, the hori. secretary, is authorised t receive subscriptions promised. .__"„„ JOSEPH O^BOR'sPB. Treasurer. -r o. G. T Sir Henry Havklock Lodge. The Annual Tea Meeting of the above Lodge willb held in the Edward-street School Room, on Wednei day Evening next. Tea on Table at 6.3\ Tickets, Is 6d e»ch. Aft«r te>., a Concert wi'l be given, at which the fo lowing Ladies and Gentlemen have Vindly consente to enterte>tain the audience with songs, viz:—Mr Povley, Miss Cole mm, fvrs Cottingham and th Messrs Chapman, carter, Homer, Allan, Johnsor Gatland, Doran, Ryan and Kowden. Programme in lutureissue. I : NORTH SHORE ROWING CLU] ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPORTS. BOXING DAY, 27th DECEMBER, 187£ Races to start 12 noon sharp. The paddle-steamers Tainui. Takapuna, and Devoi port will convey visitors from Auckland to th Devonport Whatf. T ORNE-STREET HALL GRAND CONCERT. ON MONDAY EVENING, December 27,1875. Under the Auspices of the Saturday Nights' Ente tainment Committee. , PROGRAMME. Overture, Masanie!lo-Mr G. Wright's String Band. Opening Chorus, Rouse Brothers, Rouse—Company Song, That's where you make tl*e Mistake—Mr Cha] man Song and Dance, "Walking In the Lamplight—Metta: Brothers Song, Jessie of Dumblane—Mr Carter Dialogue, Brutus and Cossius— Messrs K>esing Bro Song, Thou art so near and yet so far—Miss Golems Song, Slave Ship—Mr Gotland Song, Sleep on I rarest—Mr Redfera Song, Rock me to sleep. Mother—Miss Woods Selections. Tancredi—Mr G. vv light's Band Song and Dance—Mr O'Hare Song, Many Happy Returns of the Day—Mr Marsdt Song (comic)—Mr Hilzinger (_ f Melbourne) Song, The Dear Litile *b»mro«k —Mrs Homer Song, The Bride's Farewell—Mr Fry Song, Yestei day- Miss Sinclair Song, All among the Clo\er—Mr W. Doran Song (comic)—Mr Davey Mr Carl Butsohfeow will preside at the piauof or during the concert Mr G. Wright's String Band w: supply the dance music ; and the Templar B*nd w: perform selections during the evening ADMifsroN—Front seats and da*ce, 4s 6d ; secoi seats (entertainment only, 2s; gallery Is ; front sea (entertainment only), 3* ; d»n''e flttto, 3s REFRESHMINTf- PROVIDED FORTHEDANC ; Committpe-Joseph *yms, Chairman; Mess Waite, Menz'es, Scott, Treni_t.ii. Br wn.jMars en, W. Carr, I rummond, MeMrum, Hitc.ien, a. Wail Detail Manager : C. ts. -.ndre*, Hon Sec. Doors open at 730 ; to commence at 8 o'clock sha pOXNS 0 N B ; .FOR SALE—Seven Splendid Allotment She Beach Road. SAMCEL COCHR 4.NE & SON. BUY RECKI'i T'S FRENCH BLL And Ske that Each Ball , Is Wrappd in Paper bearing tin- name of RECKII AS its Splendid Quality lias caused a host of . /*>* .T Imitations. O,H 8 A m& r?i ftH resf eetelile mmis mi ®mttetsm



OPEC I AL g O T I C E. s. The WAIKATO MAIL COACH. will leave^lercer for Hamilton on arrival of Mondays, Wednesdays, and ?nd^Sw and ton for Cambridge on Tuesday?; ,^^ Te Awa- Satnrdays, and leave Hamilton for °^ 0 ';"' r davs - mutu, and Alexandra on Tuesdays and fc&- YY Return Coach from Hamilton leaves on TV* _ j> Thursdays, and Saturdays, for Mercer, in tun* the last train to Auckland. , Parcels and Passengers booked at Mr J. Bflppeie, No. 8, Queen-street, or at the office, Mercer', vrtU be forwarded with care and dispatch to be prepaid, i Not responsible for parcels v;ilued over _G5. C. G. QUICK, Proprietor. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street, Auckland Agent ; DBALED Tenders will be received O by Mr Thos. M»cky, Fort-street, till noon of the 7th January, 1876, for Erecting a Presbyterian Church in Warkworth, Mahurangi. Plans and Specifications can be seen at M '' Macky's from 28th December ill 6th January 18° M. W. MUNRO, Secretary. Craigieburn, 20th December, 1875. TTT AIWERA RACES. THE ANNUAL BOXING-DAY EACES Will take place on Monday, 27th Instant. Two Steamers will convey passengers to and from-the Hot Springs at * REDUCED FARES! - TIROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF J X NEW ZEALAND, IRISH CONSTI- ; f _ TUTION. The Quarterly Communication will be held in the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, THIS (Tuesday) EVEN ING, 21st instant. r Hour of Meeting—73o o'clock. ~ NB.—All Master Masons may, and are invited to .t attend. ~ By order of the R.W.P.G M. Master. r JAMES c. doull, P.G. Secretary. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF FREE GARDENEFS.— Alpha Lodge. The usubl Meeting of the above Lodge will be held This (Tuesday) Evening, at 7 30, in the Lodgeroom, Wellesley-street. RICHD. T. TALBOT, Secretary. MEEICAN RUBBER STAMP COMPANY, DUNEDIN. Messrs Reed and Brett have been appointed i Auckland agents for the above Company, and all orders left with them will be promptly attended to. Samples to be seen at the Star office. E c '- A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. c TENDERS FOR IRONWORK, TIMBER, AND CARTAGE. i, c Harbour Beard Office, ', Auckland, 20th December. 1875. Separate Tenders will be received at this office until TUESDAY, the 28th instant, at noon, for Ironwork, Timber, and Carting in terms of Condi tio' s to be seen at the Engineer's office. 2 Tenders to b« endowed respectively " Tender for Ironwork," Timber or Cartage. WILLIAM C. DALDY, 3 Chairman. S B. TOJvKS.] [B. C. CARR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23. r CHRISTMASSALEOFWINES, SPIRITS, I ALES, BITTERS, &c, &c. r . B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell On . Thursday next, the 23rd instant, at 12 o'clock, , ■ ■• 60 cases Clarets, ex Star of Germany, well .' - known Brands, pints and quarts Be fcases"Cha_ipagne a .70 sases Clarets, St Jalien and St Estephe 15 ejtMjH'autei'Be. 10 cases' Veriawt- . V, 72 Viwei Btirgundy * . "- 40 cases Brandy, flasks * "6 qr.-ca>ks_,lw*fidy ' * 5 hogsheads tiraudy 25 esses brand? (Martells) 20 casai Ginger Wine " 10 6«s^B Steane's varsaparilla 25 cases Bitters, Pomeranzfcn 26 eases French Tonic Wine 20 cases Orange Bitters ' ' "20 esses Ale (quarts) &c., &c, Ac ~~" THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23. CHRISTMAS AND NEW.YEAE '- PRESENTS.:;.y" °- A • :■ "v'"t:'' r Jf: JEWELLERY, GOLD :'^AND SILVER WATCHES, SILVER GOODS, StisJ": &c, &c . R. ARTHUR , c TT7ILL exhibit at bis Mart, Queen j. T V on Thursday next, from 10 o'clock amto 5 o'clock p m For Private Sale, at cost price, d The Balance of Mr R Beck's large and well selected rs STOCK of F»sbionabie Jewellery, Gold and .c Silver Watches, bilver Goods, Silver Cups, }• &c, &c, &0. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 8 B. TONKS E. C. OARR TO-MORROW. '• MAIZE! MAIZE! MAIZE! NELSON CHERRIES. 16 B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell To-morrow, at eleven o'clock. 175 bags Fiji Maize, ex Llewellyn a fine sample 80 cases Nelsoii Cherries. r- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30. A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOB INVESTING. P TO PUBLICANS, CAPITALISTS, ■ SPECULATORS, AND m OTHERS. s- In Close Proximity to this Titanic Steel m Company's Wobks at New Plvmodth. ! A Large and Commodious HOUSE, built for a Public-hc_Be, which, from its position must neces in sarily do a larae trade when the Iron Sand Company commences operations. At present it is occupied as a Boarding-house, and enjoys a lucrative trade as a General Store The House is a large one, containing thirteen rooms, and there is an acre and a-bali' of freehold land with it. ! It is situated at the Henai, one mile and a-quarter }* from the centre of the town of Nt-w Plymouth; on J } the main road to the Waitara, and a few chains only ; 111 a street dividing it from the property of the Iron . Sand Company ad Us MR. F. U GLRDHILL E Will sell the abov* property, by public auction, on j 8 the 30th instant, at his stores, Uevun-street te.: i " '"'J Sale at 3 o'clock !? A THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23. ?* WATER TANKS WATER TANKS, liy' ; ~ AND FoKCE PUMP. 1 E. & H ISAACS -A„ ~. IE TTAVE been..aut.borised to.'Vsubmii .f~l to auction, alougsd-'ship Star of Geimany dnThusda^ n xt 23rd Dec.mb'r, at 11 o'clock, ; ■ .~*'if v£fori;_i__3 and 1 Forbe Pump.



THURSDAY, DECEMBER AUCKLAND RACING CLUB SUMMER MEETING. GUARD STA*D BAR, BOOTHS, CARDS, ERUIT STALLS B. TOSKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by the Stewards, a R.C, to seU Oh Thursday, Decern* 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. TONES & CO. WILL sell at their Mart, on Thurs day, December 23. The Right to SeU Liquors in the Cricket House, Grand Btand Bar, and No 1 Booth with the right to erect a Marquee ; also, the Righi to Sell Tea, Coffee, Lemonade, Ginger Beer, 4c, in the Stone House, near the front gate. B. TONES.] CB. O. CARR. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24. WATCHES, JEWELLERY, ETC., ETC. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. B. TONES & CO. HAVE been instructed by H. L. Weumegen to sell by auction on Friday, the 24th December, at 11 o'clock, ÜBEDBEMED PLEDGES, as per Evening Stai_, of the 16th and 17th insts. j_k mamma WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22. THAT FAST SAILING YACHT ♦ MORNING STAR.' THE subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street,on Wednesday next,22nd inst, at 12 o'clock, The well-known Yacht Morning Star. This boat carries nearly 12 tons, or 50,000 shingles ; is well found and has just lately been over hauled. Also, The Yacht' Centaur;' about 6 tons, sails and gear complete, and quite new, copper fastened, 2. anchors, iron ballast, &c, as she nsw lies off the Firewood Wharf. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. CORN EXCHANGE. CHAIRS ! CHAIRS ! CHAIRS ! IMMEDIATELY ON THE ARRIVAI OF THE LIZZIE FOX FROM NEW YORK, VIA DUJSEDIN. GEO. W. BINN EV, WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange, immediately on the arrival of the Lizzie Fox 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^ v.i.5 00- E. & H. ISAACS HAVE the pleasure to announce that they have beeninstructed to sell the above by Auction on Wednesday, 12nd Docember, at 11 o'clock at the Stores adjoining Mr Binney, Auctioneer, Queen street, a large and well selected assortment, Consisting of— Drawing-room Suites, Crimson and Gold Embossed Satin, Green Rep, Striped Do., Blue Tapestry, and Morocco, Brass-nailed ; Bergcr Child's Chairs, Cane Seat Chairs, Commodes, Towel Horses, Marble Top 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 and Sutherland Tables, Easy Chairs, Oval Occasional Tables, Coffee Tables in various woods, Work do., '' Whatnot do., very handsomely Carved Cheffoniers, do side Board, Birch Folding Chairs, Ladies Swiss do, Papier Mache Chairs, Pillar Gipsy Tables, Bell Work Tables, Glass Top Cheffonier and side Boards, Rocking Chairs, Door Mats, Feather Pillows and Bolster, Basketware, Railway Companions, Port manteaus, Brussel Bags, Chair Cushions, Work Boxes, Writing Desks, Wall Screens, Horse Hair. • I Gilt Mirrors in very elaborately Carved 'Frames, Large and Small Sizes. Note.—The Auctioneers specially invite attention to the very superior quality and novel style of these goods offered for sale, being selected from the Home Market by a competent judge well up [in the require ments of furnishing departments. 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, i Anctioneers. A THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23. CIT V MA R %T.\. 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, ' 811k and Shell Flowars, ut-der gUss shades : Wax Fruit ao, Baudsowe Lustre*; Pa i_n Vases ; Marble Figures, Gilt >1,-4cks, under shades i Eleetrop ate Cruets < ake Baskets ! Egg-stands, Toast Racks,:Tjb_ and Coffee Sets ,_-_ ' P M Inlaid Work boxen, Xteiks, »■ ard stands, Pearl. WorrocoO, and Musical Albama , BADMINTON CaOQUJ_T.&BTS, Rocking HoM«i ■ Choic* Engravings, &c \ As the above choice goods are a Trial shipment and netrly a 1 single aitiuls this sale pre ents _v rare opportunity of securing Christmas Presents and New Sear s Gifts. On Vie«r on Wednesday Teres at "ale. THURSDAY, NOON. Market House. ' POULTRY! . ...P.cmLT^i^^MjW^ ii->l"i-_i) 7?s. v,_ .31 ,wotnA jjr.o'i?! .£ boa .: .f\ HiR j S';T^A^B'f*^B?^' 1 )Jc_..Y oiiCT-oyo aeiiii-awy no juuoyeiu iMt^_u___. . t^ cF ■ * ■aejreJT J Poultry, Turkeys, Ge»se Ducks, F<Wla , Chickens.Pigeons. Faucy*_>irds..&c. i v-, _-odw_Hft&_J_Uo & U-IIAS ■ I Furniture, Ho^&Ss}&>^T&!. . R; ft GREENWOOD,