difficult enough, but jumping was eiinply awfol. However, toe men managed to get over the obstacles somehow. Nolan Pradu ally ran through his nn i, and going strongly to the finish, won by fo ir yards from Bryan. This' finished the afternoon's sport, which was considerably interfered with by the ' drenching showers wh eh fell at intervals. Erery one, as soon as the last; event was decided, was glad to peek shelter. Mr R. C. Greenwood acted t -s starter, and p-ave universal satisfaction. The prizes are to be paid at the Thames Hotel, oil Wednesday at eight o'clock. J'

Holiday Mishaps.

DEATH FROM DPJJNKENNESS,

The rainy, cloudy morning had the effect of damping the spirit of hundreds, whose minds were made up for a day's enjoyment by land or water. A considerable number of persons preferred the train to Ellerslie to being ex posed to the weather on a steamer. The city was generally quiet throughout the day, but, as the evening put on her sober vestments, the principal street was thronged with persons seeking one or other of the proffered amusements, and fortunately for the speculators, the City Hall, the Thea tre, and the Lome-street Hall were com pletely filled with pleasure-seekers. We have not heard of any serious accident be yond that of the poor boy Patrick Moore, who fell from the Devonport steamer, and got jammed between the wharf piles and the steamer's sponson, and sosadly crushed wastheboy'sarm, that broken in three places, it was deemed expedient by Dr Philson to amputate the arm to prevent fatal conse quences. It is remarkable how reckless boys generally are. We noticed especially a group of boys climbing the rocks at the end o f Cobley's Beach_, when a false step would have precipitated them either into the sea, or head-foremost among the locks. Several cases of excessive drunkenness have occurred during Christmas, where men have literally gone mad. One poor fellow was so drunk when brought.into the station on Friday, that he could not be got into the station, he raved and foamed at month, as he was sprawling op the drunkard's stony pillow, and at length, as reason did not return to per form its natural function, it was considered necessary to take him to the hospital. Although every attention was there paid to him by those in authority, he never rallied, but died yesterday the victim of drunken ness. An-inquest was held on his body this afternoon before Dr Goldsbro', and the usual verdict returned. Another case of violent drunkenness will be read in our police report of to-day, and several others have been perpetrated which have been kept from the public eye. The children's treat, in most eases, was unavoidably postponed until New Year's Day which will not be too late for the popu lar* frnit of the season, and the sports and associations of childhood tinder the merry green trees alive with the voices of birds.

Sir George Grey to Stand for the Thames.

A deputation proceeded to fthe Kawau on Saturday for the purpose of urging Sir George Grey to stand for the Thames. They stated that a general desire existed among the electors of the goldfields con itituency to have Sir GeorgejGrey as their representative, and pointed out that it wrald be to the interest of his party, and beneficial to the community, under the circumstances at present existing at the Thames, if he would allow himself to be placed in nomination. His Honor referred to the obligations he was under to City West for nnanimously returning him on two occa rions, but said he felt that he might still farther trespass upon the kindness of his preaent constituency if a tangible benefit to the cause of the people which they were fighting for were shewn. He ultimately weeded to the desire of the deputation and determined to contest the Thames district. Mr. J. C. Macdonald has, we believe, with drawn from the candidature, and Mr Eobert Graham will, in all probability, stand with Sir George Grey.

Criminal Calendar.

The calender of the criminal sessions of the Supreme Court, which commence on Monday next, includes five charges of wilful murder, apiinst Margaret Wall (2), Anne Muller, Matthew Moore, Hiria Tamitami; seven charges of forging and uttering, against Amelia Thornally, John Brady (3), and William Crossley (3); Samuel Hayes and J. B. Austin, stealing from the person; Tv Maorirangi, perjury; William Kirby, in tent assault; John Shearer, larceny as a Wlee (2); Alfred Baker, wounding with in tent ; James Bloomfield, stealing from a iweTng; Henry Weston, embezzlement; ttd George and Margaret Strong, arson.

INQUEST.

is inquest was held this afternoon at the Provincial Hospital, before Dr Goldsbro, and •jury on the body of Thomas Harwood, who fed yesterday morning. The evidence •hewed that deceased who was in his 57th ?»r, was a tailor by trade, and formerly a "■winer in good circumstances, but who of ate years had given way to excessive inking. He had lodged for several J**™ past with a person in Grey feet, and was frequently subjected to wrt disease. On Friday last he was nought to the police station in a state of "foxication but appeared to be too ill to •PNrin the box. As he appeared to be differing from something more than drunken - B*i Dr Hooper was caSed to see him, who "Mmtneaded his removal to the hospital, TOfire he received every attention, but Nually sank and died. After the facts of ""ease had been adduced, the jury returned Jjwdict in accordance with the medical "tiimony.

HARBOUR BOARD.—This Day.

meeting of the Harbour Board s»held this afternoon. Present: Messrs. £• C. Daldy (Chairman), Baton, Mays, °*a, Buchanan, Niccol, and Coegrave.

* MINnTES. «c minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed.

v THE PROPOSED DOCKS. JJ» Errington wrote stating that he would ffed forthwith to survey the site at Spe Point, and make a report as to its 2% for a dock. Mr Errington inti r*4 that his cost for plans, specifications, be 5 per cent, on constructed A and in the event of nothing being "J about £150. Q Buchanan Btated that to-morrow was jw surveying the site at Calliope Point. Wegram was read which had been sent ™*c Government stating that excessive ?nad compelled the Board to fall back r[» smaller dock than that intended, and new plans, the cost of which ■t**e within the means of the Board, and C" 0* to be suitable for all vessels trading »Excepting mail steamers and men-o'-war. t[:*»w- plans would be submitted to the Indent for approval. Any objection > being done. d "or^B Committee recommended, eve"nt of a favorable reply JJ* 011^ be empowered to carry out the c">on of the Board in reference to the iIJJjM estimates for the Graving Pock. ■nJ* tbe chairman be instructed to ask Kjj^gton to make preliminary survey of ASwOliope, *ftid report to the Board with jfiS?l} as^cist, Bsq. ' „ K^fljW^fei aaid tibe BtturA «pw I»4 w»

followed, after which the Chairman moved, and it was carried, that Mt Errinoion b- re ?i eSS ?& prcce l ed wiL£ tb- e work%f wE wg the plans and specifications of the Docks. A 1 4.1. pARNJBLL .LANCBLIP. Staled tW^ M/ Br6tit °a tWs SubJeGfc stated that thei landslip was still continuing, ffpfidL r ry °ut ihedraiuags ™rks Captain D. v. MoKenzie said thai Mr grange, who was a practical mas, had in terned him that the drains would do little Booa ; a wall was the only thing that would oe effective. Mr O. Mays thought that the Parnell tfoard should pay part of the coßt. There was a special clause in the Act which enabled *m to use the rates for the purpose. Messrs. Buchanan and McKenzie were of opinion that the Board should do the work Mr Coss;rave proposed that the Board should contribute £300 and the Parnell -Board £100 towards the drrinage. It was ultimately settled that the subject be referred to the Works Committee to report upon. HFALTH OF AUSTRALIAN VESSELS. The Chairman said that in accordance with a repuest from His Honor the Superintendent as Chairman of the Central Board of Health, be had given instructions to the Chief Har bour Master to enquire as to the health of passengers and crew of vessels coming in from Australia. ACCOUNTS. The following accounts were ordered to be paid : —General account, £2492 os. Sd. ; loan account, £1089 Gs. Total, £3581 Cs Sd. STATEMENT OF FUNDS. To balance in bank, £2474 13s. 9d. ; cash m hand, £15 15s. 7d. Total, £2490 9s. 4d. Accounts ordered to be paid, £2125 14s. 7d Balance, £3G4 14s. 9d. Loan Account • Balance in bnnk, £5920 ss. 2d. ; accounts to be paid, £10S9 6s. Total, £7830 19s. 2d. SALAEIEM. The Finance Committee submitted the following draft of salaries of the officers for the ensuing year :—Chairman, £200 ; Secre tary and Treasurer, £400; Clerk, £165- Clerk, £175; Clerk. £90; Toll Collector, £286; Engineer, £450; Cadet, £50; Chief Harbour Master, £350; .Assistant Pilot, £220 ; Assistant Pilot, £200 ; Signalman, £120 ; Chief Boatman, £120 ; Boatman, £102; Boatman, £102; Harbour Master, £300; Assistant Wharfinger, £175. This list of salaries was agreed to :— The other business was unimportant.

LATE TELEGRAMS.

GKAHAMSTOWN

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. To-morrow's Nominations. Election matters are growing interesting. The nomination takes place to-morrow when Sir George Grey, Julius Vogel, W. Eowe, J. Gibbons, J. Mackay and several outsiders will be nominated. The running is expected between the two first unless Sir George's friends find a good man to oppose him. The races at Tararu are going on and there is a large attendance. A youth named Baxter was kicked on the head by a horse, sustaining a dangerous wound.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company have received a telegram dated as follows :—London, 16fch December, 1575. Wool. The sales closed firmly. The sales comprise about 105,000 bales. 8,000 bales have been withdrawn during the past sales. 30,000 bales have been taken for export. A good many second hand parcels have been offered during the past salep. Trade in the manufacturing districts is un changed. The next sales will commence on the 15th Pebruaay.

The s.s. lona yesterday made a highly successful trip to the Hot Springs and the Kawau.; She left at 11 o'clock conveying 183 passengers. The weather was showery but fine on the whole, and the excursion was highly enjoyed. Sir George Grey welcomed the visitors to his island home, and himself came up to town in the lona on her return Fury Beautiful Designs to Choose From.

A LAEGB SHIPMENT OF CAEPETS JUST UN PACKED, and now added to the very exten sive stock on view at the City Hall at prices to suit both rich and poor. Tapestry and Brus sell, from 2s 9dto 7s; very handsome hearth ruga to match. Curtains of every description from 5s 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 frwm 2to 24 feet wide cut and laid down.. Pay a visit to Holloway and Garlick's Furnishing Eoom, City Hall, and see the cheapest good in town.

*h» avisriira istab TtriStoAY, December 23187&



piTY EAST ELECTION. A Private Meeting of the Friends ana supporters Of Mr. Rees ■will be held THIS EVENING, at the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, at half-past seven o'clock, -when Members of his Committee, and other adherents, are specially invited to be present. pISBO E N E. Tenders,, accompanied with a deposit of 10 per cent will be received at Dunedin to 15th January, 187 6 for the Purchase, separately or together, of Sections 55 and 57, Town of Gisborne. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. EDWIN J. SPENCJE, 18 ' HENRY GBEKN, G. F. K4.ID, Trustees Estate of the late James Copeland. A UCKLAND NAVAL BRIGADE. Parade at half-P«st six in the evening of Thure dav the 30fch instant, at the Boat-shed, for the purpose of meeting and escorting the Thames Navala on their arrival in Auckland. *yoraer ' E. LEROY, Captain Commanding. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. "^ TIME TABLE. On January Ist and 3rd—ordinary time table sus £SJ £*£« will leave Auckland for Racecourse wnarsUeevew hour starting at the hour from 8 a.m. SIS 6 %^leaving Mle«lto 26 minutes past the bO-^atas to and frem Papakura. Drury, Pukekohe MM °M aTnsual, ezceftimr afternoon train, wMch leaves at 6 p.m. instead of 3.30 p.m. By order, y MACDO N-ALD, General Manager; GEO. W. BINNEY, Auctioneer. ATJCKLAND__RACING CLUB. ANNUAL RACES. SATURDAY asd MONPAyTj^. ** »n* 3rd'lß76'



' IJSTANTED, a Eoy for house work ™ ' Cittht), AppJy to-morrow morning at ten ' o clook at, My Payne's Stores, Podsonby. WANTED, a smari: Lad accustomed to kitchen work ; sharp.—Harbour View Pjniggjtooris, Qupen-street V/}iarf. WANTED, a resp3ctabie~p3rson o.s General Servant, in the neighbourhood of ■Parno'l : a reference required.—Apply aS Ei'erslie ETobsr. North Minrp. WAJNTEi) six female servant/ 3 (Towfl aiid Countiy), two hocsewißids (cit^ hotels'*, Ec.i".i'i'ied farm couples, tv.o plovglimen find i t.ivo boys abie to milk.—Hannatoid's Begiswy, Bfgh iiire=st. WANTED to let, the House and Premises recently in the occupation of Mr a. E. Ludbrook.—Apply to Shirley W. Hill, 31, Lower Queen-streot. ANTED, by a respectable young person, a situation as Nursemaid*; also a few Girls.—E. Henry's Registry Office, Shortland street. WANTED, a General Servant, one who can cook and wash.—Apply to Mrs W. T. J. Bell, Pamell. ANTED to Sell, a Grey Gelding, perfect hack, carry a lady, and goes in harness ; ajso, an English Saddle. —Address "Alpha," office of this paper. ANTED, smart active Lad.— Apply City Ohib Hotel. WANTED, a respectable young person as Housemaid.— Enquire at Gardiner's Thames Dining ltooms, Queen-street. \7|/ANt^TT,liTactTve~Lad about 14 years of age. — Collins Brothers, Grocer, Wellington-street WANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply at the Greyhound Hotel, WAK tED~to~Rent or Purchased small Cottage, on about au acre of ground, in one of the suburbs!— Address JK, care of Mr Hard wick, Grocer, Shortland Crescent. ANTED, a Cook and Housemaid for the Star Hotel; good rofer«nocs indis pensable.—Apply to Mrs P. Gorman, Star Hotel. ANTED,"iao6ovisiTO3BS to the WILLOW GKOVE Strawberry Gar dens. Admission, Vrt.t. ! Tea, Sandwiches, and ether Refreshments Bupx^lied. WANTED, a thoroughly exper ienced sin?ls entry Book-lreeper one accus tomed to Ironmongery Business preferred, references required —Ireland Brothers. \%J ANTED, a young man as Assistant v v Traveller; one who bes had some o.per ence as Ralestnan in » wholesale house will be preiirre•.'. — .Applications to ba made in writing and siddreased "A. T.." BTA.B office, Applications will be treated as confidential if desire.d. WANTED furnished, for a perma nence, part of House, includir.g ki'.chea cr sitting and bed-room (with an extra room for dressing room and boxes), with attendance, within half-an hour's wait of the banks.—Full particulars, w'th the lowest terms, to be sent to " A.B ," care of Mrs Pobert, ShoJtland-street. WANTED known—X. D. Sykes, late President of Manchester Coachmakers' Association, begs to say that he has the cheapest and best quality in stock of English and Geneva gold and silver Watches in the city, gold and silver A'bertsaud Guards (all marked), English Clocks and Timepieces, "Vienna and American Regulators, Klfictro-Plate, <fee. Good second-hand Levers cheip ; Watchßs cleaned and repaired, and kept in order for twelve months free of any second charge—At the Turkis.li Baths, Tipper Queen-street. W" ANTED to sell or hire anEx! press iHorse. Good in harness or saddle. —Apj:ly W. L. Koth, Cheap Bedding and Furni ture Warehouse, Upper Queen-street; W~TNTED"HNO"WN, we have an unlimited supply of Strawberries and Fresh Cream dai y at the Willow Grove Gardens, Devon port, North Shore. WANTED, 10,000 heart of kauri Staves for Coopers' use.—Apply at once to Qoodacre and Lee, Coopers, Wyndham street. WANTED, a person acquainted with the shipping trade to act as collector, etc, atrOnehunga wharf. App.ication will be received up to Wednesday, the 29th, stating qualifications and remuneration expected. — Address, W. Galbraith, Wellesley-street. W" ANTED to KNOW—-Where are yon going on Boxing Day ? G. Elliott's Ex press will leave Grattan's Btsr Hotel, Newton, at 10 o'clock a.m. for Ellerslie, returning at 6 p.m. ifares, there and back, 2s Gd. WANTED KNOWN, there is no charge for A dmißSion to the Willow Grove Gardens, Devcroport, North Shore. ANTED Known, K. Davis will open his Boxing Room, opposite the Scotia Hotel, Hobson-Btreet, on Friday eveningl next, and on Monday, 27th insUnt, at half-past seven. Admission, Is. A class will be formed at the conclusion ; terms moderate. No rowdyism allowed. ANTED to SELL, for £345, House and Shop in Wakefield-btreet, free hold property; first houf-o on right-hand side, and in thorough repair.—Apply to Joseph Palmer on the premises. I WANTED to Let, a seven-roomed House and Shop, 45, Grey-street; also, Rooms furnished or unfurnished, with the use of Kitchen. Board if required.—Apply to Mrs. JFord, ) late of the Royal Hotel, Thames. ' ANTED, good plain Cook and Laundress, a'so several Girls about 15.— E. Henry's Registry Office, Shortland-street. ELL MARRIED ! I've been to see Mrs. Hannaford's sweetly pretty Shop in Queen-street, opposite the Fire-bell, and whilst drink ing a glass of Lemonade, my mouth watered over her lovely 'JFrisco Apples, Limes, and Sweeties. WANTED, for the Waiwera (Hot Springs), an active Waiter. —Apply at once to R Graham, High-street WANTED7~aU Cricketers to Know that we have Just Opened a splendid line of real Cricketing Shirta — Ford, Potter, and Co. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to Bnpply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Boad. All. orders attended to with despatch. WANTED, Married Couples to Know, that I have Just Opened 25 NEW SETS Of BROOCHES and EARRINGS. They will be on view in my window if not sold. F. H. LEWISSOJST, Oueen-street. Auckland. ANTED, 10.000 VISITORS' to the Ellerslie Garden.—Strawberries and Cream; all kinds of Refreshments; Swings; Merry- Go-Round ; and Croquet Lawn for Visitors. Picnic partieß provided for on shortest notice. WANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. ANTED JSnown, 30 trunks oi Ladies' and Children's Boots at HOME PRICES Ladien' and Children's leather Boots, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6a 6d, and 7s 6d; Ladies' Kid Boots, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, and 6a 6d. A New and Select Stock to choose from, at D. McPHERSON'S, Karangahape Road, Newton. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in beet styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham ■treet. 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 soil 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. X\T ANTED KNOWN, W ALEX. JAS. BROWN; Working Mak's AbchjteOT, is preparing designs and working- draw ings for Villa Residences, Farm-houses, Cottages, &0., &c. at a low nominal charge, for the advantage of small capitalists. Estimated quantities and cost of work supplied free.—Private residence, Union-street, Anekland. ANTED, 600 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Eope, and Bags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, *c* at BATTYB & CO.'S London Marine Store* Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie Is prepared to supply* all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, includln Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, .d»c.,&c, at the lowest market! priee,;*at his^ard , Custom-house street. _ . , . ~ WANTED KN O W If, Shut g, MOIttWSQS? Is prsfiftred to execute 8» Kings pf AgPfIAL.TJS79 »t *«UiQS!ftbl6 £#?»»«*



: \I7AJ#ED to Let, :i House in Sea i H field .View. —Apply at Bennett's Drapery PWarp'iouße,"Quee*\-atiaet. TIT AW TED x Lad who can milk, v v look after a .lovst., ana" raahe hitoself gene rally useful. —Apply to Mr Wnitley, Claremont Hou?e, Princes-street. WAItfTEJF a Geu eral Servant, 1 V v will'"n7to go'he sea-sii?,? for two months — Ai.-ply to Mr Rob:rt,o ■■, Gotel?, Upper Symonds street 14/ ANTED, 4 good Cook and Laun * * dress, having references.—Apply after6p.m. to Mis Pounds, St fjtaphen's Ro.ui. WANTED." a strong 7 Boy.—Apply K. Giles, butcher, City atarke*.. WANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwingor. Tailor (late from Franco and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, Ko. 38, Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suits made to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice. J^ O T I C~ E. In consequence of serious injury done to property from time to time, no trespassers will be allowed to Cross the Fields of the undersigned from this date. JOSEPH NEWMAN. Eemuera 24th December, 1875. OR SALE.—A Steeple Engine, suitablo for a paddle steamer, 2 feet 9 inches stroke.—Apply Manager N Z.S.S. Co. (Limited), Wellington. LOST, a red plait worsted cloak in Cook-street or Queen-street this oveniug. The finder will please to leevo it at Mr Oucksey, music shop, or at this office. a jncient^okde"r op foresters". £___ _*>$£> The Anniversary Committee of jrf^KyfSj*!^ Court City of Auckland beg rospeot vSf fully to announce that, fearing to -W' \J L-J'iL- be crowded, in consequence of the L ' i w!i niunbbr of tickets for the Soiree \(x:*j jy*:\ Island Ball already disposed of, they !?¥'( -r! 411 Iliave decided to hold the Bame in V ISwMI \ the Choral Hall, instead of Lorne '^ii^iiSr^*.4sffei? sU-eet, as jireviotiHly arranged. Thej' have also to request those members who intend to join us to meet in the Lodge-room, Cook street, at 5.45 p.m., 81st instant, when the procession will be loaned, and accompanied by the Engineer Brass Band, will proceed from thence to the Choral H ; vll. Tickets may be obtained from any of the following committee :—E. Auger, N Firth, E. R. Pigott, T.and K. McKcown, E. Langley, E. H T. Garratt. G'~R A N D A~E T ITN lON (by pkrmission). MR. SEUFFERT Bogs to inform Subscribers that the List being now illled, THE DRAWING FOR PRIZES Will take place at the Mechanics' Institute, on WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, sth January, at 4 ' clock. Members are sequestcd to get their Tickets without delay. Tickets not claimed before the sth will be forfeited. l^ ~CIOR HOKIANGA. *?S^s^ The Schooner $msm> queen, Will sail as above on THURSDAY noxt, the 30th in st. For freight, &c, apply to M. NICCOL, Agent. AUCKLAND SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS. The Company will muster on Friday night, the 31st December, at II o'clock, at the Fire-bell, Grey-street. Uniform: Full Dress, with forage cap and waist belt, and without spatts. JOHN MOWBEY, Captain. TjiIEEWOOD BUSH. For Sale, Firewood Bush, Maraitai, good water frontage, about GOO tons ti-tree, and;2ooo tons.bard wood; there are 60 tons now ready for shipment. SAMUEL COCBRANE & SON. STRAWBERRIES and CKEAM, of O the finest quality, daily, at Maaon Bros.' Parnel Nurseiy. ' Ttef Oi T I C E. Tho undersigned will in future Close their Estab lishments at 2 o'clock on Saturdays B. PORTER & CO. T & S. MORRIN. H. FENDELOW. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. Go to MESSENGER'S, Opposite Savings' Bank, For a CHRISTMAS TREAT. Grand Display of Prize Ox Beef, Southdown Mutton, Grass-fed Lamb, and Dairy-fed Pork. Christmas Rounds of Corned Beef for Picnics. Sucking Pigs and Poultry in any quantity. One Hundred Prime Smoked Tongues. i Haunches and Saddles of Mutton dressed in first business style, One Ton of Lard at 6d $ tt>. Everything in the Small Goods Department fresh, and made expressly for the Holidays. , X ODGE ST. ANDREW, 418, S~C. The regular Monthly Meeting of this Lodge will be held in the Lodge^room, Masonic Hotel, on TUES DAY, the 28th instant, at 7p m sharp. JNO. MARSHALL, Acting Secretary. X HAVE now an unlimited supply of STRAWBERRIES and CREAM j ' usual superior quality. No fear of disappointment. ■ R, ALISON, Willow Grove, Beach Road, Devonport. !"T L M A N A C, 18 76. The "New Zealand Insurance Company's Illumi nated Card and Book Almanac for 1876," can be obtained on application at the Company's office, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, dr of local agents. FVOMAIN GARDENS. ' Wanted Known, that William Bbightok is now prepared to supply an ÜBlimited quantity of Straw berries and Cream. Tea and Refreshments always on hand during the Holidays. nHEISTMAS BARGAINS. » GENUINE SALTS OF CHOICE CHRISTMAS FRUITS, BTC, CHRISTMAS BARGAINS TO EVERY CASH PURCHASER AT THE WELL-KNOWN T POT. / ! F. HEWIN & BROTHER / Have just opened out their new Shipments c/f Fine Fruits, especially selected forth«ir Christmsji trade, and will offer them at eueh prices as will /ensuro a Speedy Clearance. The following list will jtive acme idea of the Bargains to be had ) XS- FOR CASH ONLY i New Patras Currants, 4»<fd $ ft j Finest Eleme Raisins, 6>Jd $ ft 3 . Splendid Hobart Town Jams, only 7ji # tin . •> i, i> I}s w> tins only lOd •$ tin I Victoria Houoy, 8d $ tin / A fine light Sugar for i)_d. § - Also don't forget to purchase yottir CHRISTMAS HAMS, BACON, ASID CHEESE tfrom the direct Importers and thus get full value Jfor your money, as we pay particular attention tfo this important branch of the business. JT F. HEWIN & BRfyrKEßj OROOKJR3, BACOKT, AND MSWBaUSS; FAOS9SS) as* 9? fm m-: SSI*.. 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CI T V H A L L, QUEEN-STREET. ■GLORIOUS SUCCESS! HUNDREDS TTTTiJHL'D AWAY! DEAFENING APPLAUSE GREETED E. D. JJAYIIM And Ms TALENTED COIPiNYII! EVE BY "EVENING. POPULAR PBICES : 3s, 2s, and Is. NEW YEAR'S DAY SPECIAL AFTER NOON PERFORMANCE Pop. Children and Visitobs. ADMISSION: CHILDREN SIXPENCE. pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. this (tuesday) evening, Immense and Legitimate Success OF TUB GORGEOUS CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME Entitled, HARIEQUIN BLUEBEARD; OR, GOOD FAIRY MAORIANA AND TEE DEMON LARRIKINS! S3?" New Scenery by Mr N. 11. Thornton rw~ .New Pyrotechnic Display, by It. W. Lawrence G3p~ New Mechanical Effects, by Sam aolon 123?" New Properties, by Edward .Broad ssr- New Locals, by O.*F. Scarie CTW~ New Tricks, by G W. Collier C 2;" New Terpsicliorean Bevels, by Jennie Nye. HARLEQUIN BLUEBEARD ! Fatima Miss Jennie Nye fceliua Miss Patty Holt Sister Anne Mr Bam Poole i Supported by ibe Entire Company ! and a TROOP OF SIXTY AUCKLAND NATIVES!!! Grand March of the Navals ! GRAND FAIRY TRANSFORMATION. HARLEQUINADE!! ! Columbine Miss Jennie Nje Harlequin Mr E. Alexander Clown Mr G. W CoJlitr Pantaloon Mr Charles Searie Policeman Mr J. Sweeney. NEW LOCAL SCENERY! The performance will commence with a COMIC DRAMA, In which MISS CARRY GEORGE WILL APPEAR. NO ADVANCE IN PRICES.'!! To prevent crushing at tlie doors, Tickets for Stalls and Pit may be procured at the Box-office t.etween 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily. Dress Circle Tickets and Box Plan at Upton's. "^ E MUESKA GRAND XJ CONCERTS (Instrumental and Operatic). FOR SIX NIGHTS ONLY ! Commencing TUESDAY, the 4th JANUARY, 1876. At the Choeal*Hall. Subficripion Season Tickets: Front Seatß (reserved aud secured). £1 sa. Box Plan now open at Upton's Stationery Warehouse. Queen -street. Full paiticu lars on the arrival of the Company. ' W. 8. MKDCALFE, Agent. A PLAIN DRESS BALL WILL TAKK PLA.CE AT THE CHORAL HALL, ONEHT7NGA, On the 3rd of January,—Tickets, 7s Cd. E. BILKEY, M.C. CHRISTMAS AMUSEMENTS, \J . IN THE HALL OF THE YOUNG MKN'S CHRISTIAN ASOCIATION,, ON THURSDAY EVENING, December 30. PROCEEDS TO PURCHASE NEW BOOKS FOR THE LIBRARY. A MUSICAL CONTEST Will take place by twelve young Ladies, under the age of 16, who have not hitherto won a. prize. A five-guinea Prize SewiDtr Mmhine will be pre sented by Mr Demies for the best Piano Player ; also, first time in Aucklani, of upwards of 60 New Views of beautiful Irish Scenery will be shewn with the grand new Dissolving Lime light Apparatus. Young Ladies wishing to win the Sewirg Machine, will kindiy leave their names wiih Mr Salter, at the Rooms, or Mr Dennes, on or before Tueßday next, the 28th, as the list is Jilting up. Admission—ls each, Children half-price; to com mence at 7.45 sharp. TfiLLEKSLIE GARDENS. REDUCED FAKES ! A RETURN TICKET TO ELLERSLIE GARDENS ON . NEW YEAR'S DAY FOR 9d. The Cheapest Trip for the Day, and the Greatest Attractions. /CALEDONIAN SPORTS, NOTICE. % The Manager of the El'efslio Gardens regrets t< tiave to announce that owing to the inclemency of tb( weather he was compelled to Postpone the Programme of Sports announced to hay« been hold on Boxing Day. In order, however, 10 keep pood faith with tin ptiblio, he has determined (weather permitting) t{ carry out the deferred programme of Sports on New Year's Day. In addition to prizes amounting- tc £100 to be competed for. he hhs secured ilih pervicei of Airec the King of the Air, who will perform ft fresco feats never before attempted in New Zealand His evolutions in mid-air are as startling as they arc wonderful, while his balancing feats are a marvel ol grace, illustrating as they do in every sense th( " poetry of motion " Spoils will b* commenced a" 10 o'clock sharp, in order to enable partif 8 to witness the races to be held on the Kllerelie Course at on< o'clock. The fares to EUerslie on New Year's Daj have been reduced to 9d, thus affording to pleasure seekers the cheapest "outing" for the day. Ellerslif Gurdena preseut attractions second to none in th< province. To the admirer of the beautiful in art anc nature they form a study, and to those who require pure air, combined with cheerfnl surroundings, un usual attractions are presented. T OIINE-STREET HALL. SATURDAY NIGHT'S ENTERTAIN MENT COMMITTEE. All Claims against the above CommUtae are re quested to be Bant in immediately to the Chairman Mr J. Syms, Wakefleld-street. and all moneys anc tickets should be accounted for to him, not latei than Wednesday Evening at the V.M.C. A. Kooms. By order, CHARLES B. ANDREW, . ' Hon. Sec. TRAYED into my stable a black horse. The owner can have him by paying expenses.' OTRAYED on my premises in West X-? Queen-street, a white Goa.t Owner can- obtah game by paying cost of this advt, —A, Drummond. •\v~fßtQn«|n-Btreet. TO BUTCHERS.—Fat Calves anc F*t Cattle for sale.—-Domain Dairy, Aber crombieptreet. •j^TEWMARKET PUBLIC HALL TRUSTEE: His Hcnor the Scpbrihtjsndbkt or the Paoviscit ' j TH E CONC ER T To calibrate the Opening of the above Hall, will tab place on '• . -• ,; TUESDAY, JANUARY 18IH, 1875, Conducted by Mr Joseph Browne. Aathe above Kail is near completion. It is nsoo.' i ptir* 19 Mvo liWdS to Mnß I* &>¥ *&» <?<»«*»«?*. I ******



rpOYS, Toys, Toys, on New Year j Eve.—Toys' F*dct Goods. Ac, &c, from Id. each, obtainable at W. H. Uampier's Table, opposite the celebrated 53 stall, Auckland Market FOUND, on Monday morning, be ween the Wh*u and the Aeylum, a Met-rehaum Pipe enoiose-A in a cast.- Ti:oo.vi»r oauhavasame on application at .his office, au--1 r«iyin , expenses ol advertisement T7OUND, on the 7th December, a _£? Heifer.- The claimant wiil receive tue same on proving ownership, and p.Tvibjr expenses, ai Mr. J. Bnchanan'p, Whrtn. .. Mho LXV, ou Lease, these command- B ing premises in Shortland and Fort-atreete, kijown as Hobson's Buildings,- at present in the occupation of Messrs. Me U'thur, Shera and Co. Posstssioncan be given on the Ist July next. W. J. CAWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. rjHOKATEA GOLD MINING COMPANY J. (REGISTERED). The Transfer Books of the above Company will be Closed on the 30th instant, at noon preparatory to a Dividend of 2a Cd per Share being paid. WILLIAM HORNE, Legal Manager. 24th December, 1875. STAB. HOTEL, ALBERT-STREET. PATRICK GORMAN (Late of the Alexandra Hotel, rarncll), Having taken the above splendid Hotel, bests to announca that no attention on his part shall be wanting to render it what its size an * accommoda tion entittc it to be, the wading Ilotei in Auckland. To through TrevcJlers by the mail steamers, and to settlers from the country, the Star Hotel may be specially rcconimonded. Its bedrooms andprivato apartments are second to none, a.nd its proximity to the Wharves, Markets, and Public Buildings, con stitute, another gicat reoomuienda'.icu. _— ' None but the best brands of Spirits and Cigars. Thn Billiard Saloon is lofty and -well veniilated. The Table is one of Alcock's best, and the cues and other accessories are first-class. EED LION HOTEL, DRAKE-STREET, (Near Freeman's J3ay). DOJTA.ID McGREGOR has much pleasure in in forming the public that he ba.e taken the above hotel, and having made extensive additions and im provements, his friends and the public will find every comfort and convenience. "Wines and Spirits of the b?st brands. TfTNITBD NEW ZE A LAW D U MEtf-SERVANTS' ASSOCIATION. A Special General Meeting will be held TO MORROW Ever ing, at tho British Hotel, at 8.15. Business of importance. • ?T~H~E Aif SUP fE R S. Ham Sandwiches and Coffee, only . .. 4d Meat Pies and Coffee 4d Sweet Cakes of all kinds and Coffee .. 4d EVANS' CALIFORNIA KEFBESHMENT ROOMS, QUEEN-STREET. A DELAiDE FLOUR ! —On Sale, xV Dunn's snperflne Adelaide Flour.—Koberton and Co.'s, Durham-street. ri LOVES! GLOVES! At WILLIAM EYRE'S, the Cheap"Haberdashery Establishment, "Enniskillen House," Victoria-street. FIRST CHOICE JOSEPHINE COLOURED KID GLOVES, without damage. 1,000 Pairs, at 2s 9d to 3s 3d. h. CN T T1 A !M! «^aEsy£jta^B^\ io COMMUNICATION -^\jE^mHv\. WITH THE THAMES AND Wsaag&iiisiU* coromandel. TIME-TABLE. HAURAKI. From Auckland: From Thames: Tuesday, 28th, 6 a.m. Tuesday, 28th, 6 p.m. Wednesday. 29th, 10.30 am Wednesday, 29th, 5 p.m. Thursday, 30tb, 11.30a.m Thursday, 30th, 5 30p.m. S3tr Return Tickets by either boats: Saloon, 12s; Steerage, Se ; available from December 23,1875, to January 4, 1876. MANAIA. From Auckland: From Coromandel: Friday, 11 a.m. Friday, G p m. Tuesday, 28th, noon Wednesday, 29th, noon Thursday, 30th, noon Friday, 3lßt, noon ENTERPRISE. For Thames: Wednesday, December 29, at 9 p.m. Friday, December 31, at 10 p.m. OHINEMURI. ENTERPRISE—From gHOUTLAtfD: January Ist, 1876, at 7 P m. Sleeping accommodation can be had on board steamer. . Weather and other circumstances permitting. 1 Not responsible for accidents in Bhipping, carrying, or discharging live stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. , "OORMING AND GRA.VELLTNG FOOT ' JD PATH FROM PARK ROAD TO GARDENS IN THE DOMAIN. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, December 22,1875. t Tenders for the above work are invited, and will be received at this office until noon of FRIDAi, the 31M. instant. Plans ar.d f=pecifk»tiori can be seen at the Public Woiks Office, fchortlaud-street VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary to Public BuildiDgs Commitsioncrs. > — : 3 DESTITUTE CHILDREN'S H O M E. j TENDERS FOR SUPPLIES. J Tenders for following fuppHes for the Home for 3 Neglected and jesti'ute Children for six months 3 enmrnencing Ist January, 1876, Will be received, by ,- the undersigned until noon of Thursday, 30 th j inst :-<• J Beef and Mutton (free from bone, best quality ' only) 1 Bread (best quality only) 3 Tea, Sugar, Rice, Oatmeal, Flour, Kerosene, " Coals, and Firewood. G. W. OWEN. December 23, 1875. . npENDEKS for the Removal of the. I Toll-house, Newmarket, to Gundry-street, Newton, and Erection thereon, will be received until 12 o'clock on Tuesday next, 28th inst, at • Grattan's Star Hotel. Karangabape Rood, Newton, . marked " Tender for Removal ol Toll-house." . T7IRADICATION OF SCAB. — EAST ; Xli COAST DISTRICT. EXTENSION OF TIME. l Fresh Tenders are invited until- th» 10th January, i 1876, for Purchasing and Boiling-down from 27,000 1o 30,000 Scabby Sheep in the East Coast District. [ Further particulars may now be obtained an appli cation at the Civil Commissioner's Office, Princes street. H. T. KEMP, C.C. Auckland, December 22,1875. 'rp o ,C A R T E R S. No Tender hawing been re««ive<l fo Carting for the Provincial Government foi the ensuing nine months, Tenders are again invited and will.be received at this office udiil noon of JM day, the 3rd January. ~ Conditions mnj be ssen e*t ttte Public Wor&u Office



rp O CABPENTE >' S. Tenders are invited up to r.oon of ThWday, th > 30fcli inst, for erecting two rooms an alterations to a Cottago in Sa!c-stseet. . Plans and sjecfiVatiocs sit my rt-m* c<- • isu street, near Gasworks. r BART £..y; SUBSCRIBERS iv t;^ $nek! Cup Sweep »tthe Exc! a.:^e H< t«l ■' 0 j1 to (settle tip on or bef re iiii^Jaj Bo* in " s ■■ Sweep will be drawn on Thu*sd v. TV: 30. Auckland. Dec-mber 23 1875. SEALED Tenders will be received by Mr Tbos. Mucky, Fort-street, till iiood of the 7th "January, 1876, for Erecting a Presbyterian Church in Warkworth, Mahurangi. Plans and Specifications can be seen at Mr Macky'a from 2Sth December till 6th January, 187°' M. W. MUNRO, Secretary. CraigiebTim, 20th December, 1875. Tyj 0 T I 0 E. I will not be responsible for any d«bts contracted by my Crew without my written author!^U rBTT Master Barque Liz«ie Jfox. • . . ', Auckland, 24th December, 1875. TOHN GRAHAM, from County ftl Armagh, Ireland, who went to Australia twelvo years since, and subsequently came to New Zealand, is requested to communicate with his Neice, Dora Graham, No, 38, G.P.O, Auckland. _. (JTIU E.—The balance of the Blanche's cargo of Oranges has been removed to No 5, Auckland Market, For Sale. ~O A C E~~S~7 R A 0 E. S ! Ail Phareholciers in the Auckland Cup Sweepstake not paid before This i.vening, December 24, will be T< ' Ut""'"' H. N. ABBOTT, . City Club Hotel. TO-MORROW, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. 1 Kf\ SACKS MAIZE, 50 sack: A.O\J Oats 100 bags Potatoes, 20 bags Onions 30 Wairoa Cheese. Bacoc, Hams 30 Taranaki Hams. Beef 3 cases "Gilmour's" Hams (Cloth) 2 ~ "Green's" 3 „ „ Bacon and Hams 3b; 3 ~ "Gilmours" ~ , 15 boxes Cherries, Flour, Bran Butter, L>ird, 5 cases Limes Sugar, Tea, Bme. Cocoa, Svuce Muscatels, Empty Cases, &c, &c. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW. CITY MART. UNRESERVED SALE OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock, Drapery, Clothing, Woollens, etc., etc., unre servedly to close various accounts to the end of tbe year. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29. CORN EXCHANGE. HAMS! HAMS! HAMS! G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday, 29th Dec, at 11 o'clock sharp, 4 cases Hams (Watt & Co.) Terms at Sale. TO-MORROW. CORN EXCHANGE. " Melbourne, 6th December, 1875. " G. W. Binney, Esq., Auckland,— " Dear Sir,—lmmediately on receipt of the pre- " sent we shall feel obliged by your,.closing out the balance of consignment per Mary Blair, accepting ruling rates, and sending us final accounts as soon as possible. " We are, dear sir, *' Yours vary truly, (Signed) Joshua Bbothers. AS per instructions"' receired above, . I will sell by public auction, at the Corn Ex change, To-morrow, the 29th instant, at 11 o'clock sharp, THE BALANCE OP SVQkR, ex Mary Blair, from the Tarravile Refinery— T § 61— 98 bags Fine White Sugar, each U2lbs JB § 2-711 pockets Mauritius Sugar Also, All more or less Sweated— T§ 1— 14 bags Fine White Sugar, each 1121bs M §31— 75 bags do do do Ts6l— 70 bags do do do F 11— 15 bags do do do JB§ 2— 43 pockets Mauritius Sugar. Terms:—Over £60, approved Promissory Notes at three months. GEO. W. BINNEY. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29. At II O'clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. HOPS! HOPS! HOPS! Ex • Macgregor.'s.s., @ San Francisco. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by auction, at the Corn • Exchange, on Wednesday,ibe29.h December. at 11 o'clock sharp, 27 bales Californian HOPS, just Isnctd rs f,B Macgregor, from San Francisco. For positive sale. Without Reserve. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 29. 12 O'Clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. CHAIRS ! CHAIBS 1 CHAIRS! Ex • Lizzie Fox,' @ New York, GEO. W. BINHEY WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday, the 29th Dec. at 12 o'clock sharp, ..... 89 cases CHAIRS, consisting of Dining, Booking, Office Chairs, &c. Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30. A BARE OPPORTUNITY TOR INVESTING. TO PUBLICANS, CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORvS, AND / OTHERS. In Close Proximity to the Titanic Steel Company's Works at'Skw Plymouth. , . ; A. Large and Commodioua HOUSE, built for-'a* Public-house, which, from its position, musfcneres sarily do a large trade when the Iron Sand •Company*"* commences operations. At present it is occupitd 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 aore and> a^-halt' ofX "" freehold land with it. k ■ s It is situated at the Henai, one mile and a-quarter from the centre of the town of New Plymouth, or> the main road to the Waitara, and a few chains ordn a street dividing it from the property of th' Sand Company. MR» ft V. QkE^*k&_^. _J