t «Tbat the 0 f accounts be adopted.' Carried.

Councillor PaTdy moved, and Councillor j der Heyde seconded. <',That the opinion of the Coucil's solicitor foe takei^upon certain objections made by the auditors." Carried.

mayor's salary. Councillor Hurst wished to say a few word, on tbe Mayor's salary which he con sidered absurdly low when the dignity of the office was considered. In some places the salary of Mayor was at least £800. He did not speak from personal feelings with any hope of being a participator in the salary. The salary was £250, but from some cause or other some gentleman was the means of reducing it to £100, which was not equal to support his dignity, and the contributions he was expected, to give to the numerous charities of the city, Councillor Cosgrave said he was the Coun cillor who proposed the reduction, with the knowledge of his Worship's modest charac ,ter. whom he regarded as something like the Vicar of Wakefield, who was passing rich with forty pounds a year. The salary, how ever was too low, and he would move that the Mayor's salary be £300 a year. Councillor Holdship thought the matter should be left to the meeting for the con sideration of salaries generally. Councillor Buchanan said he would'move as an amendment "That the Mayor's salary be tbe some as last.year £150."

He thought that the salary was nothing in comparison to the honor of being mayor of a city. Councillor Daldy said that this question ought to be settled ; if they employed a clerk to fulfil the duties which devolved upon the Mayor, the council would have to pay a salary of £600 a year ; he would move that the salary be £200.

Councillor Hurst seconded

Councillor Holdship suggested that the salary should be left to the ratepayers ; he would suggest this on principle. Councillor Buchanan said he must still go in for honor of the thing, and £150 was enough. _ Councillor Buchanan then proposed and Councillor Yon der Heyde seconded, that the mayor's salary be the same as on the previous year. Carried.

The previous motions having been with drawn the meeting separated.

TELEGRAPHIC.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Election Dodge. The Telegraph charges the Herald with attempting to suppress Mr Fitzherbert's address to the Hutt electors until after Sir Donald McLean's meeting on Wednesday. The Herald received it from the Press Agency on Monday night, but has not yet published it or handed it over to the evening journal as agreed between the newspapers for tele grams received from the Press Agency. This is considered a most unfair electioneering dodge. Native Electoral District. It is said to be probable that Sir George Grey will attend the meeting of Pakowhai natives to select a candidate for the East Coast Maori Electoral District, held on the 22nd instant. Mr. Sheelian. Mr Sheehan arrived in town last night. and has been interviewing the natives all day. Several settlers have received notices from natives through Mr Sheehan that land which they occupy was not legally obtained.

NAPIER.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tuesday. Alleged Gold Discovery. James Pilcher, settler, has sent in a claim to the Superintendent for any reward offered by the Government for the discovery of payable goldfields. He asserts that he has found alluvial gold on Mr Allan McLean's

run at Tukituki. There are not sufficient particulars to hand to warrant an opinion as to whether the discovery is worth anything or not.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency) 3J_ This day. 3-S The Lawyers Eat the Oyster. The schooner Young Dick was sold to-day at auction by order of the Vice-Admiralty Court, and was bought,in for the Captain by Turnbnll and Co. for £2075. The upset price fixed by the Court was £1500 ; the expenses of the case in Court amounted to £1100.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) # This day.

Mining News-' RGood progress has been made in the prin cipal mines during this week. Some good stone has been obtained from the Royal Oak and the mine never looked more promising than at present. """^

The Tokatea has 151bs specimens to-day and since Friday has over lOOlbs of rich picked stone from the mine.

At the Union. Beach, stoping will com mence shortly in the 180 feet level. The Harbor V iewis giving much encourage ment More specimens have been obtained and between 80 and 90 pounds of stone are on hand. The black reef makes good pro gress and gold has been seen in the leader.

Drowning in the Waikato.

Information has reached town that a man Mmcd Walter Campbell was drowned in the Waikato river, between Eangariri and Churchill, on Sunday, the 12th instant. He was returning in a canoe with some Maoris to Churchill, when in using the paddle he slipped and fell over the side of the canoe, sinking instantly and was not again seen to rise. Deceased was a single man, and was employed as a labourer at Mr C. Bell's flax-

LAND SALE.

Messrs Tonks and Co. held a sale of leases of valuable hospital and other endowments to-day, which realised as follows : — No 1 (21 years), the property at the corner of Havelock and Wynyard-streets, £50 per annum; 2, for the same time, of valuable building allotments, with frontages of 55 feet to Queen and Elliott-streets, £5 15s per foot per annnm \ 7, sub-divisional allotment, *2 per foot per annum; 10, Victoria and Elliott-street, £2 per foot; 13, 30s per foot; Mid 14, 30s per foot per annum.

Bazaar at the City Ball.

It is no doubt well known that the Presby-1 terian residents of the Whau and adjoining ! districts, have been engaged for some months past in working for a bazaar in aid of the manse fund. Mr and Mrs Buchanan Mr and Mrs Lamb Mr Gittos and the ladies whose names appear in onr notice of the various ■tails were very active, and the results of their united efforts as displayed in the City Hall to-day will cause some surprise both" on ■Mount of their multiplicity, excellence «nd variety. The general aspect of the tall is very pleasing, the well-stocked ■tails being tastefully arranged: and decorated. A noteworthy feature of th« J&splay ia the marking of every •fcifiK^ the bazaar afc fair marketable values. *^S__mi O'da will be sold at tbe most reason \ "^p prices, and as these are marked \it£or eniicle, the purchaser can compare hia tugjls^sad the desired possession with er tar of being taken to or offsetting

less than his full penny's worth. It is usual at bazaars-Mid the name is in somewhat bad odour in conseqnenoe-t.-git the argest possible sum of money for the mallest possible value, but the Whau peop i e will n?? re _u6Versed this > and the change will no doubt be appreciated among the pro verbially canny folk, who are expected to support the bazaar most liberally. Fun will not be neglected, and a harmonium in the Hall and a band without, will minister to the musical tastes of visitors. The treasures of this storehouse were formally opened to the public at noon to-day by the Rev R P. Macni coi m a brief address and the sale will be con tinued for three days and three nightr. Ihe lateness of the hour at which the bazaar was opened and _he number of articles offer d prevent any lengthy description of.thestals to-day but we shall refer at greater length to them in our issue of to-morrow. The • !_. ?> tall from the door on the "flat is the Riverhead stall, presided over by Mrs Deacon, the Misses Deacon and Miss Haszard. Upon this stall, we particularly noticed a handsome cushion by Mrs J Y. Stevenson. J he adjoining stall on the same side is pre sided over by Mrs and the Misses Lamb ; and here, the bride and bridesmaid in costume who form a conspicuous feature in the collec tion of useful things are marvels of beauty and tasteful dressing. On the opposite side of the room is Mrs Buchanan's stall, at which are exhibeted a large embroidered easy chair by Mrs Bell, a handsome screen by Miss Buchanan, paintings by Mr Bell and other beautifully worked articles which we shall notice to-morrow. The Whau clergyman, as he m*kes his rounds, is here sh. wn in character. The remaining stall, b^a' - ing the name Waikomiti, or the brickyard ptall, is the first on the left in entering, and is presided over'by Mesdames Hepburn and the Misses Laurie. At this stall a conspicu ous feature, is a painting of the Waitakere falls, which are 180 ft. high, by Mr George. Across the hall, at the head is a well-stocked refreshment stall under the direction of Mrs Sommervell, aided by Mrs and Miss Owen, Mrs Bell, and the Misses Hanson, Mc- Laughlin and Kennedy.. A large proportion of the articles in the bazaar are really useful goods, such as children's clothing, etc., and we trust that the efforts of the many willing and skillful workers who have been engaged in preparing for it will meet with the reward they merit.

Launch of a Steamer at Onehunga.

THE paddle-steamer built by Mr. W. Holmes for Mr. George Quick, at Onehunga, was launched this morning in the presence of a select body of spectators. The boat is 95 feet on the keel, 16 feet beam, and 3 feet 6 inches depth of hold, and will draw about two feet when ready for sea. She has been built under the supervision of Mr. Errington, C. E., and is intended for the Waikato river trade. A novelty in the construction of the boat is that the principal saloon is on deck forward of the funnel, the object of this arrangement being to prevent any heat from the engines interfering with the comfort of the passengers. The dimen sions of this saloon are as follow : —Length, 18 feet; breadth, 12 feet; height, 7 feet. Ad adjoining this, for'ard is a ladies' cabin, 8 feet by 6 feet. The second cabin is in the after part of the boat, and measures- 12 feet by 12 feet. On the sponsons are the lodgings for the captain, engineer, and crew, and also the galley, pantry, and other conveniences. The hull is composite built, the frames being of iron turned by Messrs. Hawkeswood. It is divided into compartments by four watertight bulk heads, the object in this being to prevent any any serious consequence from collision with " snags." The main feature in the construction of the hull are the girder kelsons which support the engines, and distribute the weight through the whole length of the vessel. This portion of the work has been specially designed by Mr Errington, who has followed out in this in stance the principle adopted in the American river boats. The steering apparatus is for'ard, and the startinu handle is close to the steers- > man so that this important official has the movements of the boat thoroughly under his control. The engines have been constructed by Messrs Fraser and Tinnie, and are of loco motive type. The cylinders are 14 inches in diameter, with 16 inches stroke. They are to be fitted with wrought iron crank shaft brack ets of Mr Errington's selection. The paddle wheels are 5 feet in diameter with 5 feet breadth of float. The engines, which will be placed in the vessel to-morrow, are expected to be capable of working up to 130 h.p., which it is estimated will drive the boat against the current of the Waikato about 9 knots. The launch took place about II o'clock. Just before that time Mr Holmes announced that all was ready, and the visitors, who had been roaming about the beach, assembled in a state of expectation around the vessel. The sun, which up to this time had been hidden by a dense mist, now shone out beautifully, and con siderably enlivened the appearance of the scene. In the nose of the boat the British Standard floated out her crimson and gold emblems to the breeze, while at the stern were equally prominent Mr Quick's national colours, the Stars and Stripes. When the word was given to knock away the shores there was a slight delay before the vessel began to move, and a screw-jack had to be called into requisition. This had the desired effect, and the spectators had the pleasure of seeing the boat glide grace fully into the water amid shouts of applause, in which the words " Success to the Quickstep" might be distinguished. The ceremony of christening was performed by Miss Quick, who dashed a bottle of champagne against the bows most skilfully, at the same time uttering the appropriate words. The vessel when in the water drew nine inches forward, and 6}i inches aft, the inequality being produced by the weight of the cabin for'ard. When the engines are fitted the Quickstep will draw about 18 inches. We must not forget to mention that Mr Quick supplemented the efforts of his daughter by smashing a bottle of Weston's Wizard Oil on the vessel, no doubt in a faithful belief of that com pound's powerful results for good. After the launch the company adjourned to Mr Brearly's Commercial Hotel, where a cold collation was spread out, to which they did ample justice. There were the usual complimentary toasts, and the party returned to town at one o'clock.

We are much gratified to observe that the police have arrested and brought to Court the two lads caught despoiling the graves in the Cemetery. The matter being sub judice, we refrain from any further comment. Ihe case appears among our Police Court news. 'What does 'Good Friday'mean?'asked on c school boy of another. 'You had better go home and read your ' Bobinson Crusoe, was the withering reply.

The little son of Mr. Wilson, at Mr. Gittos's tanyard, Whan, about seven years old, while crossing the Whau creek yester day by a narrow plank, fell into the water, which is very deep and swift at that place. The current swept him down to some rocks below, to which he clung until rescued by a newspaper runner r.amed Barry who observed the accident. The poor little fellow was turned over and over by the stream, but is not seriously hurt.

A trial of fours of the Auckland Bowing Club will take place to-morrow afternoon, at five o'clock, the crew of J;he boat Colonist will be Messrs. J. Caere, W. Caverhill, and L Yon Tempsky. The Manukau Maid will b_ manned by Messrs T. HendOTpn junr., E. M. Clark, W. Ratcliff and E-Moss. The Wonder will support Messrs. W. Jones, A. Yates, E. E. Isaacs and D. Tonks, coxwam. The trial is looked forward to with consider able interest, the crew of the Wonder are under twenty-one.

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WANTED, a good General Ser vant,— Apply Darby's Thistle Hotel, -Queen-ttreet. ' WANTED, a Barmair I."— Vppjy at Cosmopolitan Hotel be w__n seven and eight o .look this evening. : , W" ANTED, a good Cook (ftmxle). -Apply Star Hotel, Albertftree*. "



WANTED, a Draper's Assistant, a general hand.—Apply Holloway & Garlick, City Hall. ANTED, to Let, a "four-roomed Cottape, pleasnntly situated in ParneUßise. Rent, 10s per WPek —Apply at this office. WANTED, a young Man to make himself ppnPraHy -useful ; also a General ■Servant.—-Apply to Edgar. Dyer. Wellesley-street East. WANTED, Dressmakers and "Ap prentices —Apply at R. B. Shaiders & Co., 200 and 202, Queen-street. WANTED! a respectable well educated Youth, principally for the'desk; a free handwrlter Indispensable.— A ppTy hy letter only, to E. B. Shaiders & Co., 200 and 202, Queen s'r pp.. WANTED to Let, unfurnished, two or three Rooms, including- Kitchen, being part of house, pleasantly situated in Parnell; rent moderate —Address at this office. WANTED, an Invalid's Bath Chair to hire or purchase.—Address, "Invalid," Stap. Office. W~ ANTED to Let, at North Shore, a 5-rootoed Cottage on the Beach.—Apply to Jatnes McEwen. ANTED, an Upholsterer.—Apply at W. E. Hayward's Bedding Warehouse, Wyndham-street. W "ANTED, a good Man Cook.— Apply to M. Corcoran, Greyhound Hotel. WANTED to Charter, a Ve^eflrf about 120 tons for Levuka —Appl* at noon tomorrow at, Mr Viclcer's office, Insurance Buildings. WANTED, a good Hand.—Apply to Q. Tishop, Painte fee, Newmarket. WA NTED, a situation to look after horses, or to do ceneral work about a farm. Apply to.TMC, office of this paper. XJ& ANTED, 25,000 Bhicks for, Sam * * Poole's Benefit on Frirlny nieht. 17th Dec. WANTRD, Tenders for the supply of Scoria for the Newmnrket Highway Bonrd -Apply, on or before Tuesday, December 22, to John McNeill, Chairman. WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply 1o Mrs Joseph Brown, Symonds street, pear City Head. -References required. npO BOOTMAKEB S.—Wanted, two * or three Bend-man, and a Practical Machinist Apply Black and Co, Aberdeen Boot Factory, Albtrt st'eet WANTED, a Boy used to Boot making.—Apply to P. Kean. Bootmaker, Shortland-street, opposite Hampton's, Tailor. T&T ANTED, two B^Tlb^utTs^Td » » 17 yearn of age.—Airp.y Sash and Door Com pany, Mechanics' Bay. W "ANT ED, Married Couples to Know, that I have Just Opened 25 NEW SETS of BROOCHES and E\ BRINGS. They will be on view in my window if not sold. F. H. LEWISSON. Oueen-street. Auckland. WANTED, a good General Servant; must be a (rood Cook ; pood references re quired.—Apply to Mrs Pollen, New North Road, between 10 and 12. W~ "ANTED, a respectable Lad to ride for orders : one accustomed to horecs. Apply at the office of this paper. WANTED to Purchase, an Allot ment with a small Cottape in the suburbs. Apply by letter, stating t rms and where situated, to " CHS," Newton Post-office. WANTED Known, a large lot of Holland Polonaises, richly trimmed, at ssSd each; a great bargain—F. McMaster, 212, Queen street WANTED to Sell, a superior sample of House Blocks and Posts, at the West End General Store, Karangahape Road.—E Taylor. WANTED ti. BUY, "^veril Cottages of from fourto six rooms each in or near to the city. Price, from £100 to .£2.0 each Alee an Allotment with or without five-roomed Cottegene.tr to W'yny rd Pier. Price rot to e_ceed (with the Cottßge) £275.— E. C. Greenwood, Auc tioneer, Home, Land, and Estate Agent, Market P OU'6. WANTED to BUY, a four or five" roomed Cottape in the vicinity ofHobson e Grey, or Wakefi'ld-streets. —W. Flood 5 Exch.rg ANTED, IOIMCrVISITORS' to tbe EHerslie Garden.—Strawl erries and Cream; all kinds of _Rcf-e.s_-__r.cnts; Swings; JMeTrr- Go-Round; and Croquet Lawn for Visitors. Picnic parties provided for on shortest notice. W "ANTED to SELL, about three acres Lard situated on Great * orth Ropcl. close by the l.it» Piiperintendent's residence. Price. PRO; one-half csn r<mahi on mortgage at 8 per cent for one year—/'r'd.cfs "Land " '•tm. office WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all hinds of ■timber. Pests, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Flocks, Doors, Sashes. Mouldings, _.0., at the lowst possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Boad. .All ■rders attended to with despatch. ANTED KNOWN, ALEX JAR. BROWN, Wobkt. g Man's Abchitect, is preparing designs and working draw ings for Villa Residences, Fa-rm-houses, Cottages, &c , £c, at a low nominal charge, for the advantage of small capitalists. Estima'ed quantities and cost of work supplied free.—Private residence, Union-street, Auckland WANTED, the General PublicTo know that J. Alwinger^ Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises. No. 38, Victoria-street, -n here he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall corpmand. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suits made to order. Repairs, dyping, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice, WANTED. 500 tons of Old Bras.. Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas. Bagging, Rope, and Bags : also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, __c' at BATTYE * CO.'S London MariDe Store' Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss. Manager WANTED Known, 30"lronks ol Ladies' and Children's Boots at HOWK PRTCEB. T.arfie-' and Children's T outlier Boots 4' fid, 5s 6d, 6s 6d. and 7s fid: Ladies' Kid Boots, 4" 6d. 5» 6d, and 6s 6-1 * New and Select Stock to choose f-nm. at D. MoPHERSON'S, Karangahape Eoad, Nwton. TX7ANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage * * to Let. with or -without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. WANTffil), Purchasers for^re_k nell Turner and Co.'s Saddle Roan, the best prerarafion known for Cleaning and Preserving Saddles, Bridles, frc, and rendering the leather soft and pliable; will not scil the most delicate fabric even when uped immediately after application. Cheaper than Soft Soap. Sold only by W. 8, Joneß, Wholesale and Retail Saddler. &c., Queen-street. TITT ANTED KNOWN, that D. ™ " Golditc fs prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, Inclu-tn Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber. House Blocks, Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Bine Gum Laths, Shingles, Ac, &c., at the lowest ' market price, at his Yard, Custom-honse streak ANTED 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 numtxars Handsomely Bonnd, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Enler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. STRAWBE-R-RTES and CREAM, of the finest quality, daily, at Mason Bros.' Parnel Nurseiy. TO WORKING MEK AND NEW ARRIVALS. For Sale, on «asv deferred payments to suit pur chasers, several Building Allotments in Somerset Place. Howe-street, onpesUe the Industrial School. Apply to t. B. HILL, at Hill and Hudson's, Chemists, Victoria-street. JOTTINGS BY THE WAY. from london to auckland on board thb * City of Auckland.* 1 Tha above Pamphlet may be had at the Star office. PRICE ONE SHILLING EACH, The account Is very interesting, and would be read e-gerly by the friends in England 2 ITALIAN GREYHOUNDS to be disposed of To-night, at 8. at El is's Exchange Hotel. OTATOES! Potatoes! Potatoes! k. In _t»ntiti. s to jutt pttrchawni.



AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. His Honor the Superintendent will present tbe Annua* Prizes to Pnpils of the College and Grammar 1 Pchool, on Friday, 17th December, at 3 o'clock p.m., at the Choral Hall, Symonds-street. ~ The attendance of aU interested in Education is espectfully invited. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. TOST, between Alten Road and Star -^ Hotel, a Cameo Earring. ss. reward, —ADply at Star Hotel. &TWTH SHORE.—To Let, a fur- L™ nish.d House; also a Cottage—R. and^R. Duder, House Agents. Q MAYORALTY ELECTION. MR. PRIME'S COMMITTEE ROOM? will be at the High-street Entrance to Messrs. Cosgrave and Co.'s Warehouse. THE ELECTORS OF AUCKLAND CITY EAST. Gentlemen, —The Writs for the ensuing election having now been iPßued, I shall have much pleasure in meeting you in the Hall of the Mechanics' Insti tute on MONDAY Evening, the 20th instant, when I will take the opportunity of expressing my opinions on some of the leading questions of the day. I am, Gentlemen, Yours truly, J.. M. CLARK. Rcmuera, December 15,1875. Tj 1 O R S A L E. A three-horse power T.ibekhtng Maohine, wiih horse gear complete ; also, New Winnowing Machine. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. BAZAAR AND PEESENTATION OF PRIZES, Hicn School, Symonds-street. A Bazaar will be held in the High School on THURSDAY, the 16th instant, to supplement Ihe fund for a Croquet Ground, &c. The Prizes will be presented by His Honor Bir George Grey, X.C.8., at 8 o'clock precisely. Doers open at (J o'clock p.m. Admission. Is; Children, half-price. AnTCKLAND Total Abstinence Society.—A Special General Meeting of the Members of the above Society will be held in the Temperance Hall on Monday next, December 20, at 8 o'clock. Important business—J. W. Carr, Hon. Sec. LOST, between Queen at Wellington streets, a Kid Boot. It would confer a favour by leaving it at Messrs. Offer and Co.'s, Bootmakers, Queen-street. FOR SALE, the Victoria Stables, J. lerslie, with _y, acres of rich volcanic soil. Price, £500.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. I HAVE now an unlimited supply of Strawberries and Cream ; usual superior quality. No fear of disappointment.—R. Alison, Willow Grove, Beach Road, Devonport. O"HRISTMAS PRESENTS AND J.\EW YEAR GIFTS.—The most useful pre sent for the Oountry Settlerp is one of H. H. Smith's Improved Patent and PoitaMe Smoke-Consuming Ovens, which requires no no setting, and is the Best Oven for baking Bread, Pastry, etc., ever invented. Five per cent discount for three weeks.—Auckland Iron Works, Durham-street, "TITCK L A nld COLLEGE. The Annual Di»tribution of Prizes will take plpce on W'dnesday Evening, 15th instant, at 7 o'clock. Parents and friends are invited. W. TAYLOR. TENDERS required for a supply of First-class Oaten Chaff for the ensuing year 1870. Tenders received at Mr F. Quick's Stables, "Victoria-street, up to December 27, 1875. FOR SALE, a comfortable 4-roomed House, all newly papered and painted, in Carlton Boad, n^ar Newmarket, with freehold allot ment. Price, £100.— J. M. Lennox, Estate .Agent, Auckland. rfTo CARPENTERS. TFNDERS are invited up to 2 o'clock p.m. on SAT ÜBDaY, Ifith instant, for Erecting Two-storey PremiEes in Uiey-strett, tor Mr Tiasdale. Flans and particulars at the < fflc.e of T B C ME RON, Architect, High-street. THE ONLY ONES IN THE COUNTRY. In GENTS' RINGS, just received, per Overland Mail. Call and see them—tbe Duk>-'s Motto—at P. H. LEWJSSON, 1 Jeweller, Queen-street, Auckland. 0 LET, a Shop in Hobson street, two rocms, large yard, and stable.—Apply to Governor Browne Hotel. TO LET, at Ellerslie, within five minutes walk of the Railway Station, a well | built compact Pamily Home, of six rooms, ; out-buildings, with large concrete well, mi i eluding six and-a-half acres of best volcanic land, all in good pasture, securely fenced and 1 sub-divided by substantial stone walls. Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. TO LET, the Two Shops in Queen-street, at present occupied by Mr Dyson, D raper. — Apply R. Home, Insurance Build -7 ings- OUTSIDERS TO THE .RESCUE! Resent the attempt to close the doors against Ratepayers, because they are " Outsiders." NIXON LIGHT HORSE CAVALRY VOLUNTEERS. The Firing for the Cup by the Town Division will take place at the Ranpe on Friday morning, the 17th December, at 6 o'clock sharp ALFRED E. ISAACS, Captain Commanding. ATS! MAIZE? BRAN! CHAFF! R. BAIRD, Victoria^street.. np~o CONNOISSEURS. Stone Cameo Brooches i Stone Cameo Earrings Stone Cameo Studs, Sleeve Links, Pins and ' Sings, i IOT No charge for looking, at F. H. LEWISSON'S, Queen-street, Auckland. THE ACT says CITIZENS, not the COUNCIL, shall appoint the MAYOR. ;TC O R SALE. To Arrive, per ' Carnatio.' 1 3-cwt Steam Hammer 1 Power-geared Drilling Maohlne I 26ft bed. 14in centre, Screw-cutting Gap Lathe 1 16ft „ 9* ~..: ... 1 15ft „ 9£ „ „ 1 Planing Machine, to plane 10ft x Bft, and WLe in Bft deep on the table, self-acting on the horizontal vertical, »nd argnlar cuts 1 Do do, 4ft x 2ft, and take In 2ft deep BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. QNCE MAYOR, always MAYOR ! OLD THE EO R T Keep " Outsiders" out. TO SHIPPERS. CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER! TO "CLEAR THE YARD AT CHRIST MAS, HAV^G TO MOVE SHED AND OFFICE. FOR SALE, 250 000 FEET KAXTRI TIMBER, all sizes F.T.G 6 x 1 and 8 xl. C. A.' HARMS! ______^_M_______________a_____—■———■



pRINCE OE WALES THEATRE. | Sole Lessee .. .. .. G.W.Collier. Stage Manager .'. .. R. W. Lawrence. TO-NIGHT (WEDNESDAY), DECEMBER 15, SERIOUS FAMILY! Mrs Ormsby Delemaine - .Miss Carry George Emma Torrens Miss Jennie Nye, To conclude with "The Man in Possession 1" B-S*~ Friday, December 17, Sam Poole's Benefit! CERT A IN CURE for Melancholy can be had at Dr Poole's SB-NCK on Friday nig&t, at Prince of Wales Tmatre. p I T V H A Li L_ A BAUAE, IN AID OF TUB WHAU PRESBYTERTAN CHURCH MANSE FUND, Will be held in the City H-H THIS EVENING, THURSDAY, and FRIDAY, 15th. 16(.h, and 17th December. Admission- ONE SHILLING. A Band, under the direction of Mr McComish, will perform during the hours from 3 to 5 p.m., and 7 to 10 p m.. each day. P.. SAM POOLE will take his BENEFIT on FRIDAY EVENING, Dec. 17. The pieces selected for this occasion, the elegant domestic comedy of " AH is not Gold th.it Glitters" and mus-cal burletfa, ' The Jolly Young- Waterman. Sam Poole as Toby Twinkle and Robin. HE CONCE XT in aid of the North Shore Rowing Club will take place on FRIDAY, the 17th instant, in the Devonport Hall, Worth Shore, at 8 p.m. ... , , The following Ladies and Gentlemen, will take part in the enti rtaioment :—- Miss Teague Miss Coleman Mr C. Harding Mr H.. Oavey (comic) Mr J. Brooks (comic) Mr A. Smith Mr C Hill. jun. Mr Howden A.id that Prince of Negro Farce—Mr Alex. O'Brien. A Special Boat will leave Auckland in time for the Concert, returning at tbe conclusion of the same. Tickets to be had at Messrs. Hill and .-Teuton's, Queen-street, Auckland 7. I T V H A L L. MONDAY, DECEMBER 20. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. E. D. _D~a" VIES, Premier Ventriloquist of the Wobij)! Assisted by his Daughter, MISS EVA NORAH DAVIES, PIANIBTB. MRS. T. EMPSON, Vocalist. LES FEEEES D U VILLE, IHTIIEPII. GIMNAST EXTR-VOnDINAJJU.. MR. T. EMPSON, Eocxhtbi- Comedian. Admission: First-class, 3s; Second, 2s; Third, Is. CHAS. WEIGHTMAN, Business Manager for E. D. Davios. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, VIN'OENT-STREET. Farewell Pennon by Rev <_. H. Turner. THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, at 7..30, in the Schoolroom. npO LET, a Marine Residence, com- JL manding a view of the. harbour; entrance from Grahame-street. Also, a detached four - roomed Cottage in Freeman's Bay;, rent, 10s per week. —Apply to R. Bartley, House. Lan.d, and General Commission Agont, Nelson-street, near Gasworks.—December 13, 1875. APARTMENTS, with or without board, in a private family, North Shore.— Apply to R and R. Duder. FOR SALE" a substantial well fiDished Cottage (de'aehed), four rooms and skillion, in a healthy pleasant position, ten minutes walk from Queen-street; freehold allotment. Price, £210.—Apply to J M Lennox, Estate Agent "ERADICATION OE SCAB. EAST COAST DISTRICT. Tenders will he received until the 20th December, 1575, for Purchasing and Boilirg-riowj: from 27,000 to 30,000 Scabby bh'eep in tho East Coast District. Full particulars may be obtained on application to ' H. T. KEMP, Civil Commi sionei, Auckland. ELSON GROWN FRUIT, in any quantity, shipped with care by H. COLLINS, Bay View Hotel, Nelson. £__" References at the Star Office. FOR SALfc, 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, lso. 8, Queen-street T AND J. DICKEY Invitb the Attention op Parties fxtrnishing to their LARGE STOCK OE TABLE CUTLEBY, ELECTRO-PLATED & NICKEL-SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, Sea,, &c, &c. ! JOSEPH RODGERS AND SON'S Ivory Handle Table and Dessert KNIVES. JOHN WIGFALLSfr CO.'S Bone, Horn, and Stag-handled KNIVES In Great Variety. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON'S CELE BRATED SCISSORS. HEIFFORS AND RODGERS' RAZORS WILLIAMS & SALT'S BUTCHER'S STEELS AND KNIVES. Brittania Metal Tea-Pots, Trays, Charcoal Iro Knife Boards, Boilers, Saucepans, and Kettles Buckets, Frying Pans, and Camp Ovens, Milk Pans, Tin Basins and Dishes, Brooms, Shoe and Scrubbing Brushes. - FIVE PER CE T. DISCOUNT Allowed to CASH' jBCHAS, on all Good wnotihting to TWENTY SHILLINGS



m i ESS "Tp L EOTION-NO.TICE. In pursance of " The R. gulation of Elections Act, 1570," I Robert Clnpham Barstow, Returning Officer for the Electoral District of 'he Town of Ouehunga, do hereby give notice that by virtue of a Writ bear ing date the sixth day of December, 1875, under the Public Seal of the Colony, an Election will be held for the return of one qualified person to serve as a Mem ber of the House of Representatives for the paid Electoral District j'and that the Nomination of Can didates will take place at the Court-house. Onehunga. at noon on the twenty-ninth day of December instant, and that the Poll (if necessary) will be taken on the fifth day of January, 1876, R. C. BARSTOW, Returning Officer. The following iB the Pel ins-place for the Electoral District of the Town of Onemnga :— Onehunga—The Court-house. R. C. BARSTOW, Returning Officer. S®USHLj_SSt %r_\- V^V __s\vßtM«__ -Sit< 4*iSa_-»i.s-s TjILECTION NOTICE. In pursuance of " Tho Regulation of Elections Act, 1870," I, Rob. rt Clapb.im Borstow, Returning Officer for ihe Electoral Distiicc of Eden, do hereby give notiort that, by virtue of a Writ bearing dat.? the sixth day of December, 1875. under the Public Seal of the Colony, an Election will be held for the return of one qualified person to Ferve as a Mem her of the House of Representatives for the said Elect'.r_l District; and that the domination of Candidates will take place at the Public Ha 1, Newmarket, at noon on the thirtieth day of December instant, and that the Poll (if ueccFsiry) •will bo taken on the sixth day of January, 1876, R. C. BARSTOW, Returning Officer. The following are Polling-places for the Electoral District of Eden :— Newmarket—The Public Hall Panmure—The Police Station Whau—The Public Hall. R. C. BARSTOW, Returning Officer. "ELECTION NOTICE. In pursuance of " The Regulation of Elections Act, 1870," I, Henry Colin Balneavis, Esq.. Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Auckland City West, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a Writ bearing dste the 6ih day of December, 1875, under the Seal of the Clerk of the Writs an Election will be held lor the return of two qualified persons to serve as Members of the House of Representatives for the said Electoral District; and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Young Men's Christian Association Building at noon on 22nd day of December, 1875; and that the Poll (if necessary) Will take place on the 28th day of December, 1875, H. C. BALNEAVIS, Returning Officer. The following is the Polling-place for the Electoral District of Auckland City West :— The Young Men's Chrisiian Association Building. H. C. BALNEAVIS, Returning Officer. • "ELECTION NOTICE. j__\l In pursuance of "The Regulation of Elections Act, 1870." I FenryColin Balneavis Esq., Return ing Officer for the h lectoral District of Waitemata do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a Writbear ir g date the fith day cf December, 1875, under the Senl of the Clerk of the Writs, an Election will be htld for the return of ODe qualified pe.suntn serve as a Member of the House of the Represent tivesofthe said -lectoral District, ard that the Nomination of Candidates will take pace at th. Dev.mport Hall, Pit.gt.taf_. Norih SLor , at i 00,. on th? lOth January, 1876 ; a d that the • o 1 (if necessary) will be taken on the 19th day oi Janu-uy, 1876 H. C. BALNEAVIS, Rt.turi.ing Officer. Tne following are Pol ing-places for the Electoral District of WaitemaU:— PHI CIPAL POL T.I •G-PLACJS : The Devonport H.l', Noith >hore POLLING-PLACES : Reid's R>sidence, Stokes' i-oint Deacon's Store. Riverhead Gibbons' Mill, Buia Public Hall, Whau Henderson's Mill Great Norih Road Store where Court and Highway Board sits. Wade '• he Court-house. Helens vi le Public Store, Lucas s Creek Kaukapakapa Public Hall. . C. BALNEAVIS, • Returning Officer. =^_^I_^P^^- TjILECTION NOTICE. In pursuance of " The Regulation of Elections Act, 3870," I, Benry Coin Baireavis, Esq., Returning Officer for the Electoral D strict of Auckland City East do hereby give notice rhat. hy virtue of a Writ bearing date the 6th day of December, 1875, v der the Seal of the Cle.k of the Writs an Election will be held for the return for one qualified per>on to serve as aM-mberof the Home of kepresent-tives for the said Electoral Disr.ict; and that the r» omioation of Candidates will take place at. the Mechanics Insti tute at noon on the 23rd day of December 1875, and that the Foil (V nec-ssary) will take place on the 30th day oi December, 1875 H. C. BALNEAVIS, Returning Officer, The followipg is the Polling-place for the Electoral District of Auckland City East :— Mechanics' Institute. H. C. BALNEAVIS, Returning Officer. TjILECTION NOTICE. In pursuaoceof "Tbeß'pula'ion of ""leciiona Act, 1870," I, H»rTy Colin B-lne-vi«, Fsq". R. turning Officer for the Electoral District of Newton, do hen by five notice that, by virtue of a W.r t beating d te the 6'h d,.y ef Dpcember, 187" und-: tt- e "r-al of the Clerk of the Wr U. an Ehctiou wi 1 he h id for the return of oo< qualifi, d pe.ro*> to sei ye as a Member of thp House of Represet.tatives 'or th said KJrctor _1 District; acd th_t the Nomi >-tior- of O-nrtidat'S win take pl»ceat the Sewoni cademy c tn, atnopn on the 24th day of Tec m~. r 1575 a»d that "the PiiU (if necesßary) will betaken on tie _th day of JatuaTy 1876. H. C. BALNEAVIS, Returning Officer. ■The following i. the Polling-place for the Electoral District of Newton :— '.. The Uewton Academy, Newton, H. C. BALNEAVTS, IC .. ', Returning Officer. p O N SO N B Y. FOR SALE—Seven Splendid Allotmeht ' Shelly Beach Road. SAMUEL COCHRANE ft SON.' J^ -B. W A V CORN AND PHODHCg MERCHANT.



■ELECTION NOTICE. In pursuance of " The Regulation of Elections *ct 1870," I. Henry Collo Balneavis, Esq., »"^°f Officer for the Electoral District of Parnell.do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a Writ beari. g date tne 6th day of Decmber. 1875, under (heJ-eal of me Clerk cf the Writs, an Election will beheld for tne i eturn of one qualified person to serve as a M ember oi the House of Representatives for the said Ueotom District; and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Public Hall. Parnell at i oon on the 31st day of December, 1875; and that the Poll (if necessary) will tike place on the 7th day of _ anu^ ary, 1876. H.c. balneavis, Returning Officer. The following is the Pol ing-place for the Electoral District of Parnell: — Public Hall. Parnell. H. C. BALNEAVIS. Returning Officer. Ag. XjWR LONDON DIRECT. jfl«?fc!§3^^ TO FOLLOW THE COLUMBUS. **^™^^^H The favourite ship CITS" OF AUCKLAND, Capt. Ralls, will leave on or about the first week in February, 1876 Unrivalled accommodation for First and Third Class Passengers. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. December 15,1875. \TO. 3 COMPANY AUCKLAND JZ\ RIFLE VOLUNTEER 3. Monthly Inspection Parade on THURSDAY EVENING, 16th instant, at 730 o'clock. Every member particularly requested to be present. Uniform—Full dress. ARTHUR MORROW, Captain Commanding. December 13,1875. "DOXING-DAY SPORTS. ELLERSLIE GARDENS. Tenders will be received at my office until noon on Saturday, the 18th instant, for the Right to S6U Liquors in the Cricket House, Grand Stand Bar, and No. 1 Booth, wiih the right tr erect a Marquee ; also, the Right to Sell Tea. Coffee, Lemonade, Ginger . Beer, _c., in the Stone House near the front gate. R. GRAHAM. SMITH, Receiving and • Forwarding Agent, Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. Good* delivered from Ship's side with despatch. N.B—Ballast supplied. AT THE GREAT CLEANING OUT SALE AT S. & J. R. VAILE'S, Will be brought forward this week a Large Shipment of NEW SUMMER GOODS in all the Deparifments Including an especially choice lot of— MEN'S & BOYS' SUMMER CLOTHING, TWEEDS, HAT.}» CAPS, &0., &0. The whole will be Cleared Out at Extreme Same Prices, as it is absolutely necessary largely to Reduce the Stock before DISPOSING of the BUSINESS and PREMISES, which must be done shortly, to enable us to join our brother, Mr. Robert Vaile, in working the Patents obtained by him for his newly-invented Steam Engine. S. & J. R. VAILE. NATIONAL MART, 130 and 132, Queen-street.. OUTSIDERS! Put in a Man to look after the interests of " Outbiders." TO-MORROW. M. JONES & CO. WILL hold their usual Thursday Auction Sale, at their rooms, at 11 o'clock, J GROCERIES. PROVISIONS FURNITURE ODDS AND ENDS^Etc, Etc. TO-MORROW NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. FANCY GOODS. TOYS, STATIONERY, ETC., SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESETS. CLEARING-OUT SALE OF THE ABOVE GOODS. CROQUET STEBS, Clocks, Time pieces, &c. Also,' Large Iron Tank, Weighing Maohlne, Beer Pumps, Street and other Lamps, Scotch Cooking Range, Glass and Earthenware, Household Furniture and Effects, Superior Half Testa Bedfltead, Plain-seated Chairs. Ex b s. Hawea, @ Nelson: Ten cases Cherries and Gooseberries. R. . ARTHUR, Auctioneer. MONSTER TRADE SALE OF £1,500 MODERN-MADE FURNITURE AND LARGE GILT MIRRORS. E. & H. ISAACS WILL offer the above by auction as Boon as landed from ship Star of Germany. Full description in future issue. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16. PARLOR, SITTING. AND BEDROOM FURNITURE. Opposite the Northern Clttb. rPHE subscribers have been instructed __• fey Mr Pavv«, to sell, at his residence. Princes street, on Thursday next, 16th inst, at 11 o'clock. • HOUREHOf T> FUIWITTTT-V, comprfning :— Cottage Pianoforte Loo Table (carved claw), Couches, Stuffed Chairs. Chiffonier. Mantle MlrroTg, E»sy Chair. Book-case. PJctures, Fenders and Irons, Carpets, Tables, Clocks. Cane Lonnjre, Matting, Barometer. Curtains. Lamns Tea TT.n Ornaments, Double and . ingle Wood Bedsteads. PaJliawes.Mattresses, Mirrors. c_ne-<eated Cbairg, Washstand and Ware, Commode, Carprts, Colonial Oven, Plate Rack, Meat Safe, large Scales Kitchen trtensils, Iron Tank and Tap, Water Casks, *c. &c * Shop Fittings, Glass Cases, Clock, Ac SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, m nct.oneer.. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17. At 11 o'Clock. HUNTER A NOLAN "TTAVE been favoured with instruc * *- tings to f«ll by pnb _c ancHon. at their Yards, on Friday, the 17ih in. tat t at 11 o'clock sharp, 4 seated Bug-gy nearly new, built by Messrs Cr>u*inp and At-in Ycomg Bntrgy Mare Spring Cait Horse, warranted staunch, toy trial HUNTER & NOLAN, Auctioneers. CORN EXCHANGE. . CHAIRS! CHAIR'S! CHAIRS! IMMT.DI 4TELV .()$< THE j_RRIVAI OF THE TJZZm FOX FROM NEW YORE, VIA DUNEDIN. GEO. W. BINN EV, WILL sell by public auction at.the , _~. ~ Corn Exchange imroedi.ti.ly on ihe arrival ot'ttn Lizfeie Fcx fromjNew York vl» Dttnedln, '88 cases Chain. MiM H____________M____l____l