P (laughter.) If they felt convinced that every ■ avenue of progress was closed to him, then every poor and improvident man would be T eck!eps as to how many children he brought f n to the world. (Boars of laughter.) This growth of population, by furnishing labor at small expense, would have the effect of making a few very rich and the mass poor. Then let them look at the incidence of taxation (for it was by taxation the in terest on the loan was being paid.) Who were they who paid the taxes ? Why the middle and labouring classes. >■ (Cheers). -If the present system held year by year the poor men would continue to have taken from him what he ought to have saved, and they would gradually create a class of misery with only a few rich men who would pay how well New Zealand was doing. (Laughter and cheers). That was the way the Assembly had been working, they had taxed the poor man and laid not a finger upon their own property. The next point referred to by Sir George Grey was the injury likely to result to the colony from the maintenance of the large runs. -The leases of these runs were dropping through in the next Parlia ment, and a strong party was -prepared to advocate their being assessed at a fair value, and giving the present proprietor the right to renew his lease if he chose. This was wroDg. These runs ought to be broken up, go that young men could go down and take up small runs. JJnder the. present system the country was impoverished, and if jt could be altered, the property and commerce of the districts would be increased fourfold. The speaker went on to instance the HnTvko's "Bay and East Coast swindles as illustrative of his argument. The possessors of the natives lands in these districts found they had no proper title to their lands, so they were trying te get the Assembly to pass a retrospective laws confirming their titles. (Hear, hear.) As a further instance Sir George mentioned the absurdity of the dealing of the Government in selling native lands at a nominal price to military settlers, and then buying them back at large prices to present to the natives from whom they had originally taken them. It was only the settlers and the natives. In such a proceeding the province oueht to have had a voice. (Hear, bear.) They would see that there was this tendency in the Government, and he believed that matters were being hurried on simply because they knew it was now or never. They ought to insist upon a close scrutiny into all land purchases. The taxes should fall upon those classes which ought to pay them. All writers believed that property and wealth should be the only things taxed. The poor man did not want the police to protect his property ; he had very little to protect; nor did he want an armed force to secure his possessions, for if be was in danger he could go away. It 'was right that everyone should contribute in proportion to the bene fits they received. If the masses had to pay for everything they must sink—that was a clear law upon which how ever our Ministers were very ignorant. He had heard the Colonial Treasurer say that servant girls paid nothing because their masters paid everything for them —in Hansard servantgirlswas altered to "domestic servants," but he said servant girls—what a fallacy this was. If the masters did not pay in this manner they would have to pay more wages, (Hear h^ar). Therefore the servant girls did contribute, and moreover it was often owing to. the servants industry that the master was able to pay his taxes. It did not require a majority to alter such things as these, but even if they had a minority they would conquer. The speaker then referred to the injury it was to the public by being govermented by the public service as instanced in the case of three Ministers who also held public offices. The alteration of this was one of the points upon wnich they must insist in thenext Parliament. Another measure he would advocate was the shortening of the time for which members are elected. If they were returned for three years instead of rfive they would be more careful of their actions, then there must he some change in the con stitution of the Upper House. (Hear, hear.) As to the subjects of Auckland Mr Swaneon had made so excellent a'ppeech that he should add nothing to it. He. warned them against the evils of being governed by a few at a distance, -and was of opinion that those who had consented to it had done their children a gross injustice. Sir George Grey commented on the absurd arguments that had been used in favour of Abolition, and spoke very strongly upon the refusal of the Government, to refer the question fairly to the-people. He quoted the statesman Pitt, to show that whenever a legislature exists ifc should not be destroyed until it had passed a law consenting to its own destruction. In conclusion Sir George summed up by recommending the electors to return members who would advocate legality in land transactions, fair and equitable taxation for all, for the runs being broken up so that all might get an equal chance of having the land, triennial Parliaments, and reformation of the Legislative Council.: He himself went a degree further, and advocated the repeal of the Indemnification Act (cheers), which he characterised as being monstrous. He saw by the papers that a gentleman had said last night it only applied to last session. Mr. Luckie : Allow me to explain. It was a reporter's error. I.said only members of the last Parliament. Sir George: "Thank God." (Roars of laughter.) Mr Luckie rose to further explain, but tne uproar became so great that he sat down. Sir George : I say again " Thank God," and in conclusion I may express my convic tion that we shall never again see such an Acfc passed in New Zealand. Sir George Grey then sat down amid loud applause. Mr Luckie then made another attempt to speak, but was again unsuccessful. Mr Dignan then briefly addressed the electors, stating that he would give his ut most exertions to assist Sir George Grey, who had, he said, so exhausted the subject as to leave him little to add. A vote of thanks to the Chairmrn termi nated the business.

THE CALEDONIAN SPORTS.

The following are tbe starts in the handi- v caps to be run at Ellerslie Gardens on Boxing Day, the 27th inst. :— The Yttle Handicap. Ist Stagti—loo yards.' Geo Saunaers, scratch. P. Murphy, o yds Joseph Brndley, 2 yds G. Jennings 5 yds R. Brennan, 3 yds J. Eenwick, 6 yds D. Malone, 4^ yds Jas Phillips, 7 yds H. Pox, 4>£ yd« T. Scary (Kanaka), 7 yds Jas Began, 7 yd 3. 2nd Stage-250 yds. Geo Saunderg, scatch 6 Jennings, 9 yds B. Brennan, 5 yds J. BenwicK, 10 yds Jos Bradley, 5 yds P. Murphy, 10 yds H.Pox 7 yds Jas Began, 12 yds D. Milone, 7 yds Jas Phillips, 12 yds T. Scary, 13 yds. •

Boxing Day Cup. First Stage-^ mile. * Geo Sannders, scratch W. Pf eece. 10 yds 8 Kara- &."Wasß£

2nd Stage—One mile. £ H^o^e 40 yds P, Murphy, 60 yds G. s'auiXs, 40 yds Y^f^b^d ?/ Gardner, 60 ydß NeU Whisker, 110 yds The following entviea have been received for the Maiden Eace, 200 yards, which closed last night:—E. Parker, J. Benwick, John McLean, T. Joughin, Michael Leahy, Peter Malone, P. Murphy, P. Qmnlan, G. M. Field, W. Hill, James Phillips, William Qnarterraaine. • ■ . ~ * Th« quftlifioation i» this race m that none

The entries for the Hurdle Race and ih*

THE NORTH SHORE ROWING CLUB SPORTS.

snort, lT g are the for these DEVONPORT CUP. w. H. Clarke, 5 yds L. Dacre, 5 yds A. Good, 6 yds ™ T .... 2nd Stage - 300 Yards. ifi. T. Atkjn, scratch K. H. Duder, scratch E !& YdsV ds E- W- Dtlder. & yds -K. Austin, G yds if Pike 8 vrl<! a ' r bT« 8 7ds £ D^is, BJyasßJ yas ww°°£, Byda L. Dacre, 8 yds W. H. ClarJie, 9 yds Hugh Bryan, 10 yds F. Gibson, 10 yds t> n t> 3rd Stage-Half Mile. X, H. Duder, scratch a Good, 15 yrts R. £nstm, 25 yds E ITolan, 25 yds N. Thompson, 25 yds W. H. Clarke, 25 yds F. Pike, 25 yds S . D»vis, 30 yds L. Dacre, 30 yds Hntrh Bryan, 35 yds F. Gibson, 35 yds r> fir t, HU"RPMS JJACE-440 Yards. a " )f' f?nder> scratch ,W. W. Bnrgess, 4 yds A. Gooa, 4 y,i B j, jjolan, 4 yds iS. King, i yds Hugh Bryan, 10 yds A. "Watsrhouse, 16 yds ~ _ , ROWING CLUB CUP-300 Yards. JS. T. Atkln, EWfitch li. w. Dnder, fi yds V,,-Yv. Bargo.sa, 5 jds J. Nolan, 5 yds \V. J. Caverhijl, 8 yds H. Mccol, I*o yd? K. is, .isaaca, 10 yds A AVaierhouse, 10 yds Alfred Ktng, Handicapper.

CURE GOLDMINING COMPANY.

The half-yearly meeting of shareholders of this Company was held in the offices of Mr. R. Home this day. Mr. George Wil liamson occupied the chair, and spoke briefly upon the condition and prospects oi the Company. Tbe Kuccess which attended the operations in the mine since the iast meeting bad enabled the directors to declare two dividends of 9s per share which have been paid, and as far as could be ascertained by personal inspection and the mine managers report, the prospects|of the mine a?e hopeful. The expanses of the mine bad been heavy, but a large amount of work had been done in prospect ing and opening up the mine, while the strictest economy bad been observed in the outlay. A balance of Ll9 19s Sd remained to credit.

The reports were adopted, and £G0 was voted as honorarium for the ensuing six months.

MARRIAGE.

STPtONG-FITLLJAMES-On December 21. at St. Matthew'R Church, Auckland, NZ., by the Rev. Mr. Hapsard, George William Strong, of this rity, to Emma Jane, second daughter of Mr A. T. Fnll .iames, Broker, Hobson-street, formerly of Bath, Somerset, England.— Home papers please copy.

*HU KVKHUra STAR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22 1875



WANTED, a respectable young Woman as How em aid, and to assist at Bar. Apply Anchor Hotel, Queen-street. WANTED, a young Man that can Milk.—Campbell, Wellington-street. WANTED to "Rent, a six-roomed House in Parnell, with garden.—Address "H," at this office. W'TaNTED," an Office Boy at No. 31, Insurance Buildings. W~ANTBD to Let,~a~good G-roomed House, within five mintitea walk of Queen street.—Apply to J. Case, WakeiielcJ-street. ANTED, a Boy. An English Fawner offers a home to an intelligent Boy on a Sheep and Dairy Farm. Practical education attended to, ad treated as one of the family.— Address "Mareden," at this office. Open for a week. 0, DENKES repairs Sewing • Machineß upon the premises cheaply and expeditiously —Great Central Sewing and Washing Machines Depot, Queen-Rtreet. C. DENNES Sells Lock-stitch • Hnnrt-Serrine: -Machines from £3 10s, and Table aitto from £6 10s.—Great Central Sewing and Washing Machines Depot, Queen-street. • WANTE D, a thorough good General Servant immediately.—Apply to Francis J. Shnrtr, Hairdresser, 140, Qn°en-strPet. ANTED, a Nursegirl about 14 or 15. —Apply to Mrs Lewis, corner of Mount and Symonds-street. ANTED, Express, Horse, &c 7, complete; or Spring-Cart, Horse, &c. ; or Dray and Horse ; and Firewood and Coal business. The'lowest cash piice wanted for each, by letter, to " D," at this office ANTED KNOWN, the cheapest and bst place to purchase Christmas Cakes and Mince Pies is at Brown and. Go's Sydney House, QueeD-street. Our 3s 6d Cake is confidently recommended to our customers. a Barman.—Apply at this office. 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. Ford, late of the Boyal Hotel, Thames. ANTBD, a P^^rchaser for a good quiet Pony and Basket Carriage; Pony young1 and accustomed to a lady.—Apply at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, Queen-street. ANTED to Let, a four-roomed Verandah Cottage in Ponsonby.—Apply to Mr Port, next door to Brown's Grocery Store. W~~ ANTED, a thorough General Servant in a Gentleman's family in the Suburbs ; wages 12s. Also a Nursemaid, 8s per week. Permanent Situation with good home. —Apply for address Star Office. ANTED to SBLL, for £345, House and Shop in Wakefield-street, free hold property; first houee on right-hand side, and in thorough repair.—Apply to Joseph Palmer on the premises. WANTED to Kent or Purchase, a small Cottage, on about an acre of ground, in one of th« suburbs.—Address "JK," care of Mr Hardwick, Grocer, Shortland Crescent. ANTED,' a young Man accus tomed to the Butchering.—Apply to Mr R. Reeves, Hobson-street. ANTED, Married Couples to Know, that I have Juat Opened 26 NEW SETS of BROOCHES and EaERINGS. They will he on view in my window if not sold. F. H. LEWISSON, Queen-street, Auckland. TIT ANTED to BUY, several V V Cottages of from four to six rooms each in or near to the city. Price, from £100 to £250 each Alse an Allotment with or without five-roomed Cottage near to Wyny»rd Pier. Price not to exceed fwith the Cottage) £276.— R. O. Greenwood, Auc tioneer, House" Land, an;) Estate Agent, Market House. . WANTED to BUY, a four or five roomed Cottage in the vicinity ofHobaon Grey or Wakefield-streets.—W. Flood. 5, Exching XXfANTED, 10,000 VISITORS, W to the Ellerslie Garden.—Strawberries and Cream • all kinds of Refreshments; Swings; Merry- Go-Round; and Croquet Lawn for Visitors. Picnic parties provided for on shortest notice. WANTED to SELL, about three acres Land, situated on Great > orth Eoad, close by the late Superintendent's residence. Price, £60 • one-half can remain on mortgage at 8 per cent for one year.— Address "Land." stab office. ttfANTED KNOWN, that John W Tavlor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles House HS? Doors Sashes, 'Mouldings, &c, at the lowest poSe prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All. orders attended to with despatch. *_ TJIjTANTED, the General Public to VV know that J. Alwinger. Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, m all its branches, executed at the shortest notice. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Btreet.



WANTED, Purchasers for Breck nell Turner and Co.'s Raddle Soap, the best preparation known for Cleaning and Preserving Saddles, Bridles, &c, and rendering the leather soft and pliable; will not scil the most delicate fabric even -when usea immediately after application. ' S, caper tnan Soft Soap. Hold only by "W. S. Jones, wholesale and Retail Saddler, &c, Queen-street. WANTED JO OWE, that I). ™■' Goldie Is prepsred'to supply' all ktnrts of Timber and other Building materials, includin Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Bourn Blocks, Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, «&c.,&c, at the lowest t market price, at his Yard . Custom-house street. WANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRTSON is prepared to execute all hinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. TO'ANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage * ™ to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. \fcr ANTED Iboto, 30 trunks oi ▼^ Ladies' and Children's Boots at HOMI PRTCKS. Lartie*' and Children's 1 Patherßoots, 4s od, 5s 6d, Gs 6d, and 7s 6d; Xadies' Kid Boots, 4s 6d, • r >s Gd, and 6a 6fl. A New and Select Stock to choose from. »t D. McPHERSON'S, Karantrahape Road, Nrwton. WANTED KNOWN, ALEX. JAS. BROWN, Working Mane Ahchitect. is preparing dPßipms 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 oi work supplied free. —Private residence, Union-street, Auckland. Wanted, soo tons of oid ' * Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Mnntz Metal, Waste Papnr, Canvas. Bagging, Rope, and Racs ; also, Bottles, Cart-oft' Olotiiing. «c' at BATTYE # CO.'R London Marine fltoro Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—P. Moss, Manager LOST, in Queen-street or thereabout, an Order for £i 14s Brt. drawn b^ na+ive Pchi on T. Girilding-, favour T. Carina, and endorsed by him.—Tho fin er will be rewarded by leaviDg it at the office of this paper. NOTICE.— The balance of the Blanche's cargo of Oranges has been removed to No 5, Auckland Market, Fo«- Sale. NOETH SHOBE.— To Let, a fur nishfid House; also a Cottage—R. and B. Duder, House Agents. NOTICE. —If John Welsh does not call on W. Day immediately, his things will be sold towards expense*. HPOYS, Toys, Toys, on Christmas I Eve.— Toys, F»ncy Goods. &c. &0., from Id each, obtainaWp at W H. Dampjer's Table, opposite the celebrated . r)3 Stall, Auckland Market T7IXCURSTON TO HOT SPRINGS J-U AND KAWATJ. „, «l The s.s. lONA "Will leave tlie Qneeii-street Wharf on MONDAY, the 27ih instant, at 10 a.m , calling at the Hot Siirin.'.4'«, and thence to the Hawaii, by land perwisMou of oil George Grey, returning from the Kawau at 5 p.m. RETURN FARES, ss. A. MoGREGOR, Manager. *jii^ TTOII WAIROA (Kaipara) M&>jM# -*- DIRECT. The schooner TOREA Will sail as above early next week, carrying Goods for "Wairoa only. A. BARNES, Onehunga. i^teK TT 011 SYDNEY, M'4krZje#F&&>& JO Melbourne, Newcastle, J&^Vj'y"^^' Brisbane, Maryborough, <™2?>?icSitS«PaiJSS«V' Koekharnpton, Cooktown, .Ijc. The Australian .Steam Navigation Company'sHoya] Mail Steamship 'Mikado,' Captain IT. Mooro, wilj leave Auckland for Sjcney on or about Thursday, 30th instant. Return tickets issued at reduced rates. John Kkid, Commerce-street. ra^s^ IDRIGANTINETEELERAN JD FAM 1 J V, Fll O M Consignees by the above-named vessel are requested to present Bill of Lading autl Pay freight to the undersigned. M. NICCOL, Agent. December 22,1875. "TOHN GRAHAM, from County ft/ Armagh, Ireland, who went to Australia twelve years since, and subsequently came to New Zealand, is requested to communicate with his Neice, Dora Graham, No, 38, U P.O, Auckland. I HAVE now an unlimited supply of Strawberries and Crean ; usual superior quality. Ho fear of disappointment.—R. Alison, Willow Grove, Beach Road, Devonport. STRAWBERRIES and OKEAM, of the finest quality, dally, at Mason Bros.' Parnel Nurseiy. TDALTON & CO., • 44, Queenstbeet, opposite Exchange Buildings, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to Mef sure in five hours' notice. No slop goods. Best materials only used. The Latest French Fashions. American Stub Toes. TURKISH BATHS, UPPER QTJEEN-STREET. Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Charges, Bs; Saturdays, 3s 6d, open till 9 p.m. Tickets at a reduced rate can be had from from Mr, Aicken and Mr. Pond, chemists, Qusen-street. Open for Ladies (only) on Thursdays. Two ladies in attendance. For special engagements address to Mrs. Sykes. TOHN S Op" PET « 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. ™r o a? i <3 e~: T. B. CAMERON, Architect atd 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. T\f J. WATTS, PHOTOGRAPHER, QmEBN-STRBET, OnEHTTNQA. ORTH SHORE.—For sale, two Cottages on the Beach, magnificently situated, the property of Mrs Beckham.—Apply to R. and R, Duder, House and Land Agents. FOR SALE, cheap, at Hamilton, Waikato, lot 68, containing 50 acres of very superior Land, all in grass; also, lot 66, Mauku, near the Church, Patamahoi, 59 acres of really good Land. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, Mo. 8, Queen-street. PONSONBY.— For Sale, a good & Garden.—Apply to W. F. Hammond, Short land-street. rfTO» BUILDERS. Tenders required for the erection of a Villa, at Campbellville by Friday next, at 12 o'clock, to be de livered at my office, where plans, &c, can be seen. W. F. HAMMOND, Architect, Shortland-street. TV]" ° T.I C J£. The Drawing for C. Burton's Prize Cakes will fnke place To-morrow Evening, at 7 o'clock, at the Odd Fellows' Hall, Parnell. A UCKLAND WORKING MEN'S JX. FRIENDLY AID SOUIETY. All Members are requested to attend the Funeral of our late Brother Geara'n. Howe-street, Newmarket, at 3.30 p.m. To-morrow, 23rd inst. B. BULLEN, Secretary. T> ACES! R ACES!! All Shares in Auckland Cup Sweepstake not paid over before Friday Kvening. December 24, will be re- RUott9d" H.W. ABBOTT, CSty Club tt'teh



-1 TJJLLEBSLIE GARDENS. ) CALEDONIAN SPORTS t CALEDONIAN SPORTS AND CHRISTMAS FETES!! BOXING DAY, MONDAY, 27ra DECEMBER, 1875. f Splendid Entries for tub Races. > THE HIGHLANDERS IN COSTUME. \ m> The Hobson Band, .©tr AIREC, the Rival of Leotard, in his world-renowned ( Aerial Performances. i (Engaged expressly for the Day). DANCING ON THE PLATFORM. Strawberries and Cream in Perfection. The ROSES ana other FLOWERS in Full Bloom. 5 Spend your Holiday at Ellerslie Gardens. , Room for all, Amusements for all, and Health for all. c \rp H. WEBB'S X • MUSIC SALOON, W I 1 1 I S 1 I V -STREET. A fine-toned first-cIaES SO guinea Ziegler Pianoforte ' to b.« sold for 55 guineas. BoriVs and other Piano « fortes for Sale or >llie ; also a sweet-toned Organ and . a Kelly Model Harmonium, either BUilod for Church service. N. B.—Full price given for Second-hand Pianofortes, or taken in exchange. Harmoniums, Pianofortes, , and Organs tured and repaired in town or country. I -p, RJJJJj, RJ C K ~^ .QQLLJ JJ g" t _L MANUUFACTURING JEWELLER, Vulcan Lank, i Opposite the Occidental Hotel. ' Every description of Jewellery made and repaired. 1 Old Gold and Silver bought. UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. On Chrißfmns Pay Trains run as on week days (no goods). On Decembpr 27th, Trains leave Auckland l for Ellerslie, Onehunga, and intprmediate stations, J every hour, startin« at the hour; and from Onehunga I at 14 minutes past the hour for Elli rnlie, Auckland, and intermediate stations. Lrave Ellcrslie at 26 minutes past Hie hour for Auckland and Onehunga. 3 Ordinary Time 'lab o between Auckland and One hunga will be suspended. (No Goods), i Trains for Papakura, Drury, Pukekohe, &c , leave as usual. By order, i A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. T O. G. T. DEYONPORT J^ODGE, NO. 7 WILL HOLD A ;j&r-PICN-IC.jßfir r IN VAUXHALL GARDENS, NORTH SHORE, ON MONDAY, 27th DECEMBER, 1575. ) Temperance Band wiu. be-in Attendance. HEALTHFUL AND RECREATIVE SPORTS Will bo indulged in, including Dancing on tho Lawn, Quoits, 3 Swings, founders, etc., etc To parties visiting the Norlh Shore in search of quiet enjoyment, these old established and beautiful Gardens offer unequalled attractions. , Plenty of room, winding j.aths, shades, arbors, and in close proximity to the Bea beach. ' Tea, Coffee, and other temperate refreshments, to be had in the grounds. 1 Return tickets by steamer, including admission 1 into ihe Gardens, Is. each; Children, half-price. Tickets can be obtained ironi Mr F. B 'Woodham, 2!iß, Queen-street, opposite the Market Houße, or on Wharf on the morniug of the 27th. AUCKLAND VOLUNTEER ENGINEERS. The Annual Picnic is Postponed from Boxing Day till New Year's Day (Saturday), Ist January, 1876. 1 Particulars in a future notice. » W. ANDERSON, Captain Commanding. AAMAEU BUILDING STONE. r The underßigned is now prepared to take orders in 3 any quaiitititß for this celebrated stoDe. Samples on view, and fuil particulars can be obtainetti,<m appri 't cation to George iiiuney, Corn Exchange. SHEEJDAN-STBEET SUNDAY SC HOOL.—The Christmas Service of Song on THURSDAY Kveuing, December 23, in aid of the j School Funds, 'i ickets, Cd each. T~ RINITY CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL, DEVONPORT. A CHRISTMAS TREE, in connection with the above school, will be on view in the Devonport Hall . on WEDNESDAY Evening, 22nd Dec. Hymns by the Children, and Madrigals by the j Choir, will be sung during the evening. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission, Is ; Children, half-price. 5 A MERRY CHRTSTMAS XjL • 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 LatLb, and Dairy-fed Pork. 3 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 $ Ib. Everything in the Small Goods Department fresh, and made expressly for the Holidays. "iy o t i c c. TO ARCHITECTS. ENGINEERS, AND CON , SUMERS OF LIME. Mr MoLwod, who has lately.promoted the burning and introduction of superior Stone Limn into Auck i land, ha* appointed Messrs W. and G. Winstonb, of Custom House Street, as Agents for the sale and de livery of hts Lime in Auckland. Mr MoLeod would also call public attention to the Government Analysis of his superior lime, which » yields from 98 to 97 parts of pure Carbonate of Lime to the 100. Thus, its quality being about 7 per cent. ' superior to the standard of best Limes used in Gr>-at ' Britain and America, it will readily be seen that one part of this Lime to four or five purts of sand will make a strong mortsr, as compared with mortar made ' from Limes used heretofore in this Province when [ made from (one) lof Lime, and (one) lof Sand ; and ■ hence buyers will see the advantages of purchasing this superior Lime, on account of the small quantity of it which will serve for any given work, such as building a Chimney, etc. Parties desirous of testing fhe quality of this Lime | will,on application to Messrs Winston*; receive gratis small samples for tests Arrangements are now made for the delivery of 1000 bushels per week at their . yards on the Breakwater. t POTATOES, Potatoes,—Old Potatoes IJL suitable for seed or eating, in quantities to suit purohaeers —R. Baird, Victori*-street T> A R N E L L HALL. Naval Brigade Vabiety Troupe Will give an ENTERTAINMENT on the evening of Boxing Day, December 27, under the patronage of the j Officers and Members of the Company. NIw <ll"IZEALANb"'rNSIJRANGBl ZEALANb"'rNSIJRANGB COMPANY. , FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested j£240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Oom [ pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan . disc, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers an«J 1 sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subjeot to special ' arrangements. LOSSES PROMPTLY PAIDJ aw. p, rnsßostMMafv,



pEINCE OF WALES THEATRE. CHRISTMAS EVE, (Friday, Dkoembfk 24), Production of the Great Christinas Pantomime, HARLEQUIN BLUEBEARD; Or, the Good Fairy Maoriana and the Demon Larrikins. piTY HALL. CHRISTMAS EVE, GRAND OPENING. NIGHT. Two Hours with E. D, DAVIES, Premier Ventriloquist of tho World, ASD TALENTED COMPANY. Prices of Admission: First-class, Ss; second, 2s; third, is. Monday, december. 27, First GpvAkd Afternoon Performance, For Scliools and Children. Children, SIXPENCE, except Front Seats. pvE MURSKA GRAND CONCERTS. /3" FOR SIX EIGHTS ONLY. ~W& Mr D. Db Vivo has the honour to announce that MDLLE. ILMA DE MURSKA, The famous HUNGARIAN NIGHTINGALE, And tho only rival nf .fenny Lind, after the mo?t successful season of Concerts or. record, in the princi pal cities of Australia (where fhe^ave sixty-four Con certs to invariably crowded houses, and raked ber audiences to the highest pitch of enthusiasm), pur poses, r>n her way to ruvone, visiting the principal cities of New Zealand, and glvinz a short series of Concerts, the finest ever piveu in this country, com mencinp in tho city of Auckland, on THURSDAY, THE 4xn JANUARY, 1870, At the CnoHAii I/all. Subscription season tickets (non-transferable), for the season of six .alternate nii.'hts. 2s. The Subscrip tion List will tpen on Wednesday, December 22, at Mr Upton's Stationery Warfhome, Q':een-3treet, where subscribers c*n select, and secure their seats for the whole season from a pJun of the hall. SpectaTj Kotiof.—A popular Rc*leof prices will be adopted, in order that everyone may huve an oppor tunity of hearing Ihe greatest of ah singers. Front Seats (reserved chairs), 7s 6rl. Communications to be addresped to Mb. W. S. MBDOALFE, Agent, Claremont House. nHRISTMAS AMUSEMENTS, \J IN THE HALL OF THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN • ASOCIATION, ON THURSDAY EVENING, December 30. PROCEEDS TO PURCHASE NEW BOOKS FOR THE LIBRARY. A MUSICAL CONTEST Will tike place by twelvo young Ladies', under the age of 16, who have not hitherto won a prize. A five-guinea Prize Sewmtr M-chine will be pre sented by Mr Donnes f"r tho host Piano Player : also, first time in Aurklani, of upwv<!s of 50 New Views of beautiful Irif-h Scpnery will be sliewn with the grand n?w I'isnolvint: Limo lipht. Aipiratus. Young Ladies wibirg t-> win the Sewi g Machine, will kind y leave their names wi>h Mr Palter, at the Rooms, or Mr I'ermcs, on or before Tuetday next, the 28th, as the list is filling up. Admission—ls each ; to commence at 7.45 thtrp. COURSE OF LECTURES TO BE HELD AT THE HALL OF THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. Proceeds Towards Btni.T)iKG Clas-s-rooms for Mount Edex Sunday-school. The first Lectnre will be delivered on TUESDAY NEXT, 2ist instant, by the Eev. P. H. Cobkp .id. Subject—"Home, Sweet Home." To commence at 7 30 p.m. 1876—January 18th, lecture by Mr F. G. Kwinoton " Lifo and Times of Phillip 11., of Spain" February 1, L-'Ctme by B. Fllih, Esq., M.D.. " Ttoe Autobiography of the Earth, arid its History as written by Moses" February 22. Lecture by Mr F. G. Z-wutoton, "Life and Times of "William the Sileat, Prince of Or-.nge" March 7, Musical iintertainment Tenic Sol-fa Choral Unton. Tickets for the Course, to admit bearer and lady, 2s 6d ; admiai-ion to finale Ltcture, is May be obtained at the Young Wen's Koodir, or of any of the teachers. "j^TEWMARKET PUBLIC HALL. TRUSTKE: His Honor the Svjpkriktendsktos thus Pkovisce. THE CONCERT To celebrate tho Opening of t>>e above Kail, will lake place on TUESDAY, JANUARY 18th, 1875, Conducted by Mr Joseph Browne. As the above Hall is near completion, it is rjeces sary to have funds in hand to pay the contractor Mr Witheford, the hon. secretary, is authorised to receive subscriptions promised. JOSEPH OWOftME. Treasurer. T 0. G. T. Sir Henry Havelock Lodge. The Annual Tea Meeting of tho above Lodgewillbe held in the Edward-street School Kocm, on Wednes day Evening next. Tea on Table at 6.31 Tickets, Is 6d each. After tea, a Concert will be given, »t which the fol lowing Ladies and Gentlemen hove fcirdly consented to eaterteitain the audience with songs, viz:—Mrs Povley, Miss Col<m<m, IVrs Cottirgham and the Messrs Chapman. ( arter, Homer, Allan, Johnson, Gatland, Doran, Ryan and > owden Programme in futureissue. NOETHSHOKEEjOWTNGCLUB annual athletic sport 3. BOXING DAY, 27th DECEMBER, 1875 Races to start 12 noon sharp. The paddle-steamers Tninni. Takapnna. and Devon port will convey visitors from Auckland to the Devonport Wharf. T OENE-STREET HALL. GRA N D CON CERT. ON MONDAY EVENING, December 27,1875. Under the Auspices of the Saturday Nights' Enter tainment Committee. PROGRAMME. Overture, Masaniello—Mr O-. Wright's String Bind. Opening Chorus, Rouse. Brothers, Rouse—Company Song, That's where you make the Mistake—Mr Chap man Song and Dance, "Walking in the Lamplight—Mettam Brothers Song, Jessie of Dumblane—Mr Carter Dialogue. Brutus and Osßsius—Messrs Kcesinpr Bros. Song, Thou art so n'sar und jet so far—Miss Coleman Hong, Slave Ship—Mr Gstland Song, Sleep on nearest—Mr Redfern Borg, Rock me to sleep. Mother—Miss, Woods Selections. Tancredi—Mr G. Wiight'sßand Song and Dance—Mr O'Hare Song, Many Havpy Returns of the Day—Mr Marsdfcn Song (comic)—Mr Hilzinger (rf Melb urne). Song, The Dear Little Khaniro fc—Mrs Homer Song, The Bride's Farewell—Mr Fry Song, Yeste'day- Miss SiLclair Song, All among the Clover— Mr W. Doran Song (comi'-.)— Mr Davey Mr Carl Butßchkow will preside at the piairforti during the concert Mr G. Wriuht's Strirjg Band will suioply the dance music; and ihe Templar B*nd will perform selections during the evening Admission —Front seats and da;c<», 4s 8d ; second seats (entertainment only, 2s; gallery Is ; front seats (entertainment, only), 3s ; dan e< itto" 3i RKK-RKSHMKNTf PROVIDED FOR THE DANCE Committee- Joseph Hytns, Chairman; Messrs Waite, Menzies, Scotr., Treunain. Br wn.jMarsoen, J. W, Carr, rrummond, Melcrum, Hitcien, U. Waite, Detail Managi-r ; C. B. undrew, Hon Sec. Doors open at 730 ; to commence at 8 o'clock sharp PONSO N B Y. FOR SALE—Seven SpleDdifl Allotment Shellj Beach Road. SAMUEL COCHRANE & RON. A MEEICAK RUBBER STAMP XJL COMPANY, DTTNEDItf. Messrs Reed and Brett have been appointed ATi.okh.nd agents for the above Company, and all orderß left with them will be promptly attended U> t sample* to be Been at tho Ssas office.



Q PE O i A L NOTICE. ThoWAIKATO MAIL COACH will leave Mercer for Hamilton on arrival of the Train at 10 am. on Mondays Wednesdays, and Fridays, leaving Hamil ton for Cambridge on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays and leave Hamilton for ohaupo, Tc Awa mutn, and Alexandra on Tuesdays and Saturdays. ReUirn Ccaoh from Hamilton leaves on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, for Mercer, in time for the last train to Auckland. Parcels and Passengers booked at Mr J. Soppet_?, No. S, Queen-street, or at the office, Mercer, will 6e forwarded with care and dispatch, to be prepaid. Not responsible, for parcels valued over £5. C. G. QUICK, Proprietor. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queerr-street, Auckland Agent. SEALED Tenders will be received by Mr Tbos. Mucky, IFbrt-street, till noon.of the 7th' January, 1870. for Erecting a Presbyterian Church in Wviltworth, Maliur n ngi. Plans and Specifications can be seen at M Maeky'a from .28th December till 6th January M. W. MUNRO, Secretary. Craigiebnrn, 20th December, 1875. "XT O W PUBLISHED. ■REED AND TgRETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC ANT> Provincial Handbook for 1876. ) In announoing the Fourth Issue of their Almanac and Handbook, the Publishers feel confidence in commending it as very considerably in advance of its predecessors in variety of matter and completeness of information; and tti cheapness will bring it within the reach of all. The took contains 324 pages, and is the LARGEST WORK ever offered in Ne w Zealand for a SHILLING. Among its leading features are :— NEW FARM AND GARDEN CALENDAR for the year, by Mr Robert Brewin ; 12 pages. ASTRONOMICAL NOTES FOR 187G, ECLIPSES, &c, by MrS. J. Lambert, F.R.A.S.; 6 rages. HISTOKIOAL SKETCH OF NEW ZEA LAND—Discovfry by Cook—Primitive Condi dition and Origin of Natives—Story of Mission ary Enterprise—Honga Ifca and other Ancient ■Warriors—Bsr"n de Thierry's Claims—Wai/au Matsacre—Heko's War —.js'ew Zealand Com pany's Optrationn — Waikato and Taranaki Wars, &c, &c, occupying 14 pagts. GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS OP THE PROVINCE AND CITY. COUNTRY DISTRICTS.—The Work of Settlement during 1875. ROTORTJA LAKE AND GEYSER DIS TRICTS. RIVERS OF THE PROVINCE. HEIGHTS OF AUCKLAND HILLS. REVISED SAILING DIRECTIONS. NEW STAMP DUTIES, as Amended last Bession. HOMESTEAD ACT.—Regulabions and Blocks open. SAN FRANCISCO MAIL TIME-TABLE, Railway, t-t'am, and Coacb Tirr.e-Tables, Cab I"'res, Latest Statistical Information, Health Notes, Business and Offi ial Directory, awl a large amount of other useful information. Copies may be obtained at the EVENING STAE Office, Messrs. Wavte, Upton, Champtaloup and Cooper, Turrell, and all Stationers and Evening Star Agents in City or Suburbs. mCE-Q2TE SHILLING. MEETING of Journeymen Painters at Y. M. C. A, Rooms, on WEDNESDAY Evening, at 7 30. FORMING AND GRAVELLING FOOT : P PATH PHOM PARK RoAD TO GARDENS IN THE DjMAIN. Superii tendent's Offica, Auckland, December 22,1875. Tenders for ihe above work are invited, and will be received at this office until noon of t'KIDAv, the :tlsr. instant Plans aud specification can be seen at the Public Works Offics, fc.hort!and-s:reet VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary to Public BuildiDgs Commissioners. TN THE ESTATE OP J. W. WALLER The Trustees of the aVovo Estate will pay a Divi dend (the first) of Two Shillings in the Pound on all i proved claims, at the office of G. W. Binney, Queen street, on and after THURSDAY, the 23rd Decem ber instant. For the Trustees, G. W. BINNEY. 21, 1875. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23. BOOKS! BOOKS! BO O.K S ! THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, to-morrow Thursday next, at 11 o'clock. 400 volumes B oks including the following quite new boohs: Six of One and , half-a dozen of the Other, ft volums-s ; Cali i fomiin and India, three volumes; L ndon Saturday Journal, Husky's Bible, 3 vos; Leverda of bumble Nip. 5 vnjs; London Bridge tn Lombardy, 9 vols, Tennyson's Works 9 vols Sweet not Lading 6 vols, B igand Life iv Italy Garibaldi at I Home, Johnson's Diciionary, 12 vols. Also. About 40 volumes Law Books. SAMUEL COUHRANE & SON, Auction cere to-morrow; m. Jones & co. ' h°ld their usual Thursday *' * Auction Bale, at their rooms, To-morrow, at 11 o'clcck, of Groceries, Produce New and Second-hand Furnitura American Cooking riiove Ceoking .Utensils, : lite, Eto, Etc. B. TONKS K. C. CABE TO-MORROW. SINCLAIR'S ENGLISH BACON. i _____ B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell to morrow, at 11 o'clock. 5 cases English Hacon, just landed ex Star of Germany THURSDAY, DECcMB R 30. 7 A BARE OPPORTUNITY FOE INVESTING. TO PUBLICANS, CAPITALISTS, , . SPECULATORS, A^D i . OTHERS. l ■ •■■ [ In Close Proximity to thk T/tanio Stebl , Company's Wobks at New Plymouth. 1 ,4 Large aTid Commodious HuUSTC, built for a Purilic-huusH, wbicb, from its position must neces sarily do a large trade whe.n the Iron Sand 0 /mpa.ny cemmeuees operations. At prt-sieiit it is occupied as > a Boajding-houso. aDd enjoys a lucrative trade as a General store The House i8 a large one, containing thirteen rooms, and there is an acre and a-half of freehold land with it. r It is situated at the Henai, one mile and a-qnarter from the centre of the town of New Plymouth, on the main road to the Waitara, and a few chains only ■ a street dividing it from the property of the Iron , Sand Company. MR. F. U. GLEDHILL t Will sell the above property, by public auction, on I the 30th instant, at his stores, Eevoa-street. , f Po'e nt> 8 o'olosfe.



THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB SUMMER MEETING. GRAND STAND BAR, BOOTHS, CARDS, FRUIT STALLS. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by the Stewards, A.R.C, to seU on Thursday, Decem ber 23, re 12 tf'clock noon, , Grand Stand Bar Bootbs Curds Fruit S.t»Hs THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23. BOXING DAY SPORtS, .ELLERSLIE GARDB3S. GRAND STAND BAiTaNI? REFRESH MENT BOOTHS. B. TONKS & CO. WILL seJl at their Mart, on Thura day, December 23, The Ri>ht to Sell Liquors in the Cricket Honse, Grand Stand Bar, and No 1 Rptoth with the right to erect a Marquee ; aljfo, the Bight to Sell Tea, Coff-e, Lemonade, GHnper Beer, Ac, in the Stone House, near thetfront gate. ■s . , __ B. TONKS.j [R. C. CARE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24. WATCHES, JEWELLERY, ETC., ETC. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by H, L. Neumegen to sell by auction on Friday, *he 24th December, at 11 o'clock, ÜBEDEEMED PLEDGES, as per Evening Star of the 10th and 17th tests. CORJS EXCHANGE. CHAIRS ! CHAIRS ! CHAIRS ! IMMEDIATELY ON THE ARRIVAL OF THE LIZZIE FOX FROM NEW YORK, VIA DUNEDIN. GE O. W. BINN EV, WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange, immediately on the arrival of the Lizzie Fox from >'ew York via Dunedin, 39 cases Chairs. Terras at Sale. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24. WALNUT PIAFOFORTE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, 24th inst, at 11 o'clock, Handsome Walnut Pianoforte, by Kelly; House ; hold Fnrniture, Iron Bedsteads, feather Bed, Chests Drawers, Couches, Oilcloth, &c,&c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23. ' CITY MART. CONSIGNMENT OF RARE AND VALU/eIeLE FANCY ARTICLES, Ejj^OTROPLATE, Ac. Just Landed Ex Star op Germany. - GRANT! & MORTON HAVE re^ em> <i instructions to sell by auction, iuraday next, at 11 o'clock, Bilk and Shell Frr —!3,.ucdor glass shades Wax Fruit do, bT asome Lustre*, Parian Vases Marble Figures, G it ■ locks, under shades Elecirop aie Cruets < ake Baskets Egg-stands, Toast Racks, Tea and Coffee Sets P M Inlaid Work boxen, Deaks, (Sard Stands, Pearl, '»• orrocco, and Musical Albania BADMINTON CoOQUiT bBTB, Booking Horsei Choice Engravings, &c- As the above choice goods are a Trial Shipment and nearly ail single articles this sale presents a tare opportunity of securing Christinas Presents and New Years Gifts. On View on Wednesday Terms at Pale. THURSDAY, NOON. Market House. POULTRY ! POULTR POULTRY! CHRIST MAS S A L E OF Poultry, Turkeys, Geese, Ducks, Fowl* Chickens, Pigeons, Fancy Birds, 4a Produce, &o. Furniture, Household Goods, &c. R. 0. GREENWOOD, \ Auctioneer. B. TONKS.] [R. C. CARE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23. CHRISTMAS SALE OF WINES, SPIRITS, ALES, BITTERS, &0., &o. f; B. TONES & 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 56 cases Champagne 7o cases Carets St Jullen and St Estephe 16 cases tiuterne 10 cases Vermouth 72 <-ase«> Burgundy 40 cases Brandy, fl isks 6 qr. -cat>ks brandy 5 hogsheads brandy 25 cases brand? (Mattells) 20 cases Ginger Wine 10 c«seß Steane's *arsaparilla 25 cases Bitters, Pomeransen 25 cases French Tonic Wine 20 oases Orange Bitters 20 cases Ale (quarts) &c, &c, *c. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS. JEWELLERY, GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, SILVER GOODS, Ac, 4c.,. &c. R. ARTHUR WILL exhibit at hia Mart, Queen on lhursday next, from 10 o'clock a m to 6 o'clock pm For Private Sale, at cest price, The?Jtl^ aS? oort r Mr * Beck's l«ge »-d well selected feXOGIC of (f .sbionabio Jew*>l«ry, Gk.ld and SUver Watches, (silver Goods, SUver Cups, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23. '"■■ H| WATER TANKS7~WATER TANKS AND FORCE PUMP. ' E. & H. ISAACS HAVE been authorised to submit to auction, alongside ship SUr.of German* on Thursday next. 28rd December, »tllo'jflodf^ y ' 17 Iroa, Tanks and 1 Fo«« Pump. Wlthtmt.Hu Slight* Mttttn,