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(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPOXDKNT)

COROMANDEL, this day MINING NEWS. Tokatea : A parcel of specimens was reported last night with a good show left. The Union Beach has a small quantity of good stone. The Palmcrston machinery is going up rapidly on the claim. The' Golconda is still getting out good stuff. COUNTY ELECTION PROCEEDINGS. A large meeting took place last night, to hear the candidates for the County Council. A resolution was proposed by Mr. Doctrill, against Mr. Harris, of Whangapoua, that he be excluded from the Council, met with unanimous dissent.

HASTINGS, this day. LATEST MINING. The All Nations claim cleaned up yesterday for SSA ozs of melted gold. The Panama crushing from the new reef is shaping well. The trial crushing of five tons from the Prospectors Great Republic commenced to-day. There is great excitement as to the result of the election to-morrow. Mr Hawkcs is the favourite. WELLINGTON, this day. Sr_all-Pos Scare ia Wellington. Last night, when the Walcatipu was on her way in through the Heads, she was boarded by the Health Oiticer. The reason was, the Government had received tele graphic information from Sydney that there was on board the Wakatipu a passenger who came from Brisbane to Sydney, in tlxc ship Brisbane, which, having several cases of small-pox on board, was quarantined at Sydney. The information however proved incorrect, as the passenger in question happened to come from Brisbane in the ship Somerset, not Brisbane. The steamer of course, was allowed to come alongside the wharf. The first story arising out of the matter, was that Sullivan was on board, and that the Government stopped the boat to prevent him landing. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DISCUSS WRECK OF OTAGO. The Chamber of Commerce to-day dis cussed the propriety of some resolution being passed on the subject of the loss of the steamer Otago, with the view of pre venting the recurrence of such losses, but came to no conclusion. Some blamed mid others defended Captain Calder, regarding his responsibility for the second officer. Other members considered the owners blameworthy.

MORE WELLINGTON ARROGANCE. Mr. Hunter, as chairman, congratulated the Chamber on the fact of the arrival of the English vessels being now telegraphed to Lloyd's, and on Wellington being the focus for transmitting the information. PARAPARA IKON COMPANY. The meeting of shareholders in the Para para Iron Company approved of the Nelson shareholders' proposal to forfeit the shares not paid up, and to reorganise the Company, but reconimended that, the present share holders should send home some hundred tons of ore for experimental smelting. MISCELLANEOUS. The Wellington and Nelson cricket match is expected to he played on Tuesday next. The lease of the Union Hotel, Willis street, recently sold, was re-sold to Mr H. Swain c for £2,200. Messrs Fitzherbert and Hunter have re tired from the directorship of the Fidelty and Accident Guarantee Society, being pre cluded by the rules of the Mutual Provident Society. Two men had a narrow escape by riding across the Hutt railway directly in front of the engine. They were summoned and lined. WOLVES IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING. The proprietor of a Temperance Hotel, in Featherstone, has been lined £39 for sly grog sell ing. His partner, in another Temperance Hotel in Wellington, was fined fora drunken assault.

[press agency.]

DUNEDIN, this day.

The Rotorua stopped two days at St. Vincent and Cape. She sails on the 13th for. Sydney, via Lyttelton, Wellington, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau, and will run permanently on that line.

The Murder at Ararimu.

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[FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.]

DIIURY, this day 12-27. At 12 noon an inquest was held at the Po.st-oflice, Springfield, before • Captain Jackson, R.M., to inquire into the circum stances attending the violentdeatb of Dennis Shanaghan on the 16th inst. A jury of 14 was empannclled, ; William Kcrr foreman. Mrs Honora Shanaghan on being brought into the room kept her eyes steadily fixed on Martin Curtin.' She seemed dazed and about to faint. A glass of water was apulied, which had the effect of partially restoring her. She deposed that her hus band left home on the 16th inst. for the purpose of proceeding to another settlers (Markham's) house, about a mile and a halt distance. Not returning, she started to look for him next morning. She went to Curtin's house, having been told by Air. Phelan, that he might be there. Curtm trembled greatly when asked as to deceased s whereabouts. "He said "go down below, and you'll find him." The dog was smiling about She followed him, and found the body. She charged Curtm, who kept in yi-'lit. with being the murderer. "He said your husband has got what ho deserved. The will of God killed him, not me." In answer to a question as to whether she wal not afraid, the witness replied " Yes, Jest she should be killed as her husband was." The remainder of her evidence has already appeared in the STAR. The prisoner was continually annoying the witness and her husband, and often told her he would kill him. The husband was strong and healthy, but would sometimes lose Ins appetite She had known Shanag han about a month or six weeks before the marriage. .; . Curtain here objected to the clerk taking down the evidence. He had a prejudice against him. . . On Sub-Inspector Pardy explaining that the clerk could not take the evidence down wrong, the prisoner told Mr Pardy to hold his tongue and mind his own business. Iv reply to a question from prisoner, the witness stated that on one occasion her husband was milking a cow, and prisoner came into the stockyard and threatened Shanaghan with a stick. Her husband took a root and threw it at him, but did not hit him. Curtain threw it back and struck her husband on the shoulder. Her husband never went out at night. He could not have annoyed the prisoner at his farm. The witness was severely cross-examined by prisoner without altering her evidence. There are sixteen more witnesses to examine.

Richard Plielan deposed that Mrs Shan ' ao'han came to him on Sunday morning at six o'clock looking for her husband. Wit ness told her to go to Curtin's, where she might find him. His reason for doing so was that on Saturday afternoon on coming from Dniry prisoner passed him riding furiously and did not speak. Knowing the ill-feeling ©Slating between Shanaghan and Curtain, it occurred to him that something was the Mrs §feM*fssfc »ft«wflij ye-

turned, and said she had found the body He sent for a constable, and then went and tound the body lying h\ a crouched P°Sltl, On ,at the place mentioned. Ihe hands were behind the back, and covered with mud. He did not touch the body until the arrival of constable McLen nan, who found a piece of calico (produced), lying near the hands. (The calico had the appearance of being tied round the wrists, and was very strongly knotted). He also saw a piece of clothes line rope (pro duced). He noticed the root near each end cut into by the ro y\ and marks of the cord having been tied round were visible on the charred part underneath. The ground had the appear ance as if a struggle during life had taken place. Marks of the cord were plainly visible on the arms. There were some drop's of a .sperm candle on the clothes ; no wea pons werelyingabout. He knew the prisoner had ill-will against Shanaghan and thought in a fair fight, deceased was inoro than a match for the prisoner. He found traces of fencing work having been done by the prisoner. Four or live chains away from the body, a Itaia log was partially cut. What was done could be accom plished in ten minutes. He found the scythe on the road some distance off. He did attempt to pull prisoner oil" his horse. He could not say whether the scythe could be seen from the field where the man was working. Some time ago, under great pro vocation, when the clerk read a sentence referring to superiority of strength, Shanag han, the prisoner, exclaimed "It was a fair fight."

When tho Court adjourned for dinner, Mrs Shanaghan became very violent, and made attempts to grft at the prisoner when being taken from the room. She seems to be out of her .senses.

Dr. Bayntun does not give evidence, until several witnesses have been examined. The inquest will last two days.

THE SUEZ MAIL.

The s.s. Hawea with the Suez Mail on board arrived in the Manukau this morn ing.

AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

The annual presentation of prizes took place at the Auckland College and Grammar School at 3 o'clock thisafternoon, when there was a good muster of the boy:V friends present to witness the interesting1 ceremony. This year a departure has been made from the old system of awarding prizes for special subjects. The prize winners whoso names appear below obtained their, distinctions by general excellence, and we believe this principle will be adhered to in future. Three prizes in each class were awarded. The examinations were conducted by Air 11. 11. Luak and the Rev MrHassard, and occupied the whole of last week and three days of ihis week. The under graduates of the University, having passed their annual College examination in November, were not included iv the school examination. The examiner's report will ho presented to the Hoard of Education at an early date. 3tr 11. 11. Lusk, the Chairman of the Board, made the presentations. HONOR LIST, DECEMBER 187(5. Second Class—■'Harding, S. J., :Carrnth, W. A., Clayton, C. Z., Rhodes, C, Pcachcy F., Dv Moulin, l/.E. Third Class— Jiaberton, 10., Hiiohanan, A., *Lawry, A, McDowell. \V~. C, Steadman, IT. ; (Yates, X., Stewart. J., £eg.) Fourth Class : *UilSllan, W., 'Reid, G. M., Colebrook, II.: (Wayle, F. E, Field,.). H., Kecsing, Ab., Kenderdinc, W. T., Purchase, Claude, ;eq). Fifth Class: 'Mocdormott, M. P., 'Murray. !>. : ("Owen, K. G.. :Troris. W.S.); Garrett, C; A., Yon .Stunner, S. Sixth Class— ("Chcescman, Lusk, 11.. ;eq.); sßiss, C.Kcosing, ]fi., Uowar, S.. ICensin.a; Joshua. Extra prizes : Second Division—Third Ciass : Arithmetic, &c, Kd<on, J. L. Second Division—Sixth Claps: Arithmetic, *Blaikie, W. A. Note.- The boys to whose names an Asterisk is prelixed, ob tained prizes.

TOWNSHIP OF DARGAVILLE.

TllK setflers of the improving township of Dargaville, Northern Wairon, are about to bo accommodated with a suitable Church of England place of worship. The design which we have ween, by Mr. Mnhoncy, architect of this city, is neat and simple in style, will seat 250 persons, at a cost of£500; the greater portion of which has been sub scribed by gentlemen and native chiefs, of the district," Mr. Dargaville will give £100 provided double that amount be raised within a specified period. Tirania Kukupa has promised £20, and other chiefs £5 or £10 each. Our correspondent informs us that this rising township is showing signs of prosperity, and going a-hcad in a gratifying manner. The new church will possible be finished at an early period of the new year.

The children of the Catholic schools as sembled at two o'clock this afternoon to witness the performance of the drama by the more advanced of the scholars, and afterwards to receive the examination prizes. We .shall report the proceedings in our next issue. The immigrants by the Jessie Osbornc arc already being absorbed into the population of our city." The single girls are already nearly all "engaged, while a good many of the single men have ob ained situations. A good deal of inconvenience was experienced at the depot this afternoon in consequence of the lug{.'Og ■i ot having Tern 1 nidec'. W re learn that in f-pito of the string'eat dc ciplinc kept up o.i board the Jessie Osbon c love displayed his usual disregard of bolts and "oars, and no less than four couples have succumbed to his fascinating influence. The weddings are to come off at once. The performing members of the Choral Society arc requested to meet for practice of " Messiah" this evening at half-past seven. StraDgers arc invited to take advantage of the Turkish Baths during their visit to Auckland. Open daily.—[Advt.l Those splendid home-cured and dairy-fed hams are now in splendid order for cutting. They may bo had at Is, per lb., at Barnett's City Bacon and Pork Pie Manufactory, Queen-street. Call and see them for yourselves bctore Christmas.—[Advt.]

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1876



T N BANKRUPTC Y. In the mat tcr of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1870," and in the Bankruptcy of Thorn vs Lkanino, of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, Plum ber, a Debtor. It is chcreby notified that at a First Meeting of the Creditors of the said Thomas Leaning-, held, in the Buildings of the Supreme Court-house, Auckland, on Thursday, the twenty-first day ot December, 1876, Thomas Macftarlane, ot Auck land, Certificated Accountant, was elected Trustee in the above Estate. Dated this 21|t D d^gecembcr, L l c 876 6 Kg) registrar. «£3fcfe. "lVf ESSJRS- FRASER AND TINNE regret exceedingly that, in consequence of the low tide last night, they were unable to get their New Steamer " Rotomahana" out of the Mechanic's Bay Basin. The Trial Trip will take place TO-MORROW (Friday), leaving Queen-street Wharf at 10.30 a.m. Phoenix Foundry, Dec. 21, 1876. WANTED, Customers for Lamb, at per quartpr, Is. 6d., 2s. and 3s. Gd., at G. Hulme's, Butcher, Queen-street. WANTED, immediately, a three or four-roomed House in or near town ; state locality and rent.—Address " House," Star Oflice. . WANTED, at once, two Smart Hands to pluck and open poultry.—Apply W. Head, City Market. . „ WANTED, Squarers for a Million feet of Kauri at 2S. 3d. per hundred.—P. and I. McLeod, Helonsville. WANTED, a Waiter; also an Assis tant, for kitchen woric.-■Dunniiijyhum and, King, govQwiW Kr«W«« iiot&l, JiQßf?on«



WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Royal George Hotel, Newmarket. WAN TED, a Lad about 16.—City Club Hotel. J SIU GEORGE GREY'S Exploring Ex peditions in Australia. Sec Brett's Auck land Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. "ANTED KNOWN, Christmas Cakes, Mince Pies, &c. at Sydney House, next Union Bank. Orders punctually attended to. (P< 6UNTiESr~F"inancial Arrangements, \y Local Elections, Rating, and Public Works Acts, 187«. tne Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. WAN TED, a Man to milk and make himself generally useful.—Apply Pater s jii's stabius. W "ANTED, a respectable General Ser vant.— Alexandra Hotel, Chapel-street. WAN TED, a Girl, about 14 or 15. — 3\lrs. Trapeni, Shortland-street. TO PRINTERS.—Wanted, a First-class Jobbing Hand as For man ; only a good workman need apply. To good hand a per manency,—Address, stating wages, and refer ences, Box 2, Post-office, Thames. WANTED, the PublicTto bring their children to sec the three Niggers danc ing in the window. It is great fun, and in re turn notice the prices of my Christmas Boots, Shoes, Sec, and if alter that you think you < an do better elsewhere, don't buy.—W. H. Danipier, General Dealer, Wyndhani-strcct. Open from 8 to 10 in the morning, and from 7 to half-past 9 evening. Don't forgot the niggers. WAN TED to SELL, a very superior Chinese Bagatelle Board, complete on stand, for public or private use.—Webb's Music Saloon, Wellcsly-strcet. WANTED, as good plain Cook, a thoroughly trustworthy Woman, who is also a good Bread-maker.—Apply to Mrs. Cowie, Bishopscourt, Parnell, between 10 and 11, or (5 and 7 o'clock. WANTED, a good General Servant ; must be a good plain cook ; one used to an Hotel preferred.—Apply Provincial Hotel, Princes-street. WAN TED 7 General~Sorvant in a family two miles from New Plymouth, Taranaki, a strong active Girl, who can milk and. bake bread—For particulars apply to Mrs. Hamley, Wynyard Arms Hotel, Wellesley and Symonds-strcets. P"~ORT RAITS of Sir George Grey, Mr Justice Gillies, and the Mayor. See Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. WANTED to Sell, a bargain, Bay Horse, Spring Carl, and Harness.— Apply T. Evans, Rt Jamieson's Firewood Yard, Victoria-street East. WANTED, three or four respectable Boarders. Terms very moderate- Apply next door to Miimettfs French Bakery, Hobson-stroct. WHERE to Purchase your Christinas Fruits. Christmas Hams, and General Groceries to-the best advantage is no doubt a perplexing problem. Before purchasing else where, call and look at the qualities offered al the Royal Tea Mart, where you can get the choicest Teas procurable from 2s. to 3s. per Id. There you will be pleased both with price and quality. W7VNTED Known, Selling out Watches", Watches, for Christmas Presents ! — Youths' Ladies' and Gents' Watches at 30s below the Auckland prices. Stamped warrantry given with every Watch. — Iv. I). Sykes, late Watch Manufacturer, Turkish Baths. The above Goods will be offered at public auction at :j o'clock on Friday, by Mr. it. Arthur. WANTED to SELL, 14 acres of Good Land at Olahuhu, in cultivation, fenced into paddocks, divided by a public road, with water frontage ; a nine-roomed House, Stables, and Out-houses for .Ooo.— \V. Flood,;"), Insurance Buildings. ■\TTANTED, Tenders to 23rd instant, ?T for Erecting a Villa Residence.—air. Cameron, Architect. WANTED fur a Station, a Ploughman who under tanils lch -ral farm work, married, no children, wife to cook ; also Sawyers to tender for Cutting 10,000 or 15,000 feet Kahi katea; other work to follow.—Apply between the hours of 12 and 1, at Messrs. Ward and Co.'s Store, Port-street. "\7£7"ANTED, Business Men of Auckland V V fo know that Dinner, comprising Soup, Fish. Joints, and all the delicacies of the season, can be obtained al OntrVry's Custom - house Hotel. K<irt-sl-.v;-l. Price One SlvlHmr. WAiS I'ED, to caution the public against spurious imitations of the Homo Shuttle Lock-stitch Sewing Machine. The genuine article can only b: obtained in Auckland o" ■'. V. Hreda, Shortland-street; or, .1. Jenkins, Temple of Fashion, Newmarket. All others are counterfeit. WANTED to Sell, a 4-Iloomed House, in J Jill-street, Newmarket, and Freehold Allotment, 28 by 100 feet. Lined and papered, good tank, well-fenced ; .€IOO. Very cheap. Key next door. —Apply H. Kon'n, Thistle Hotel. ""STSTANTED, a Nurse, must be a good V 7 Laundress: references required.—Mrs. William.-, Fiurliehl,Jjcjirucira. WANTED to PURCHASE, a small Cottage within ten minutes walk of Pitt strct Church. —Apply K. C. Carr, Agent, 12'J, Qncen-strect. WANTED, for the Waiwera, a Head Waiter.—Apply on Sat urday at 10 o'clock at the oflicc of Mr.. iio'bt. Graham, 11 igh-street. ■\JS7"ANTED to Let, an 8-roomcd House, V eight minutes walk from the Union Bank, in a most respectable neighbourhood, at a low rent; also furnished and unfurnished ap partments.—APPly Cheap Furniture Mart, Vic toria-street Bast, \%T ANT E D PURGIIA SEII S for a Large Number of FLY NETS for HORSES, just arrived, ex Abernytc and other late arrivals. Price, from 10s. each.—W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Queen street" IHSTANTED KNOWN, wo continue to T V make Trousers to order for 15s.—Phillips's Mart, Queen-street. _ WANTED, the Public of Auckland to Know that I. LEVY is selling LINEN FACED COLLARS (all sizes), from .'Jin. PER BOX. Would particularly call attention to a LARGK STOCK of CKOSS-SIZKD TROUSERS (b.^th of the latest and old fashioned cut), the largest sizes to be obtained in Auckland. WANTED Known, Children's Prunella Boots, 1/, 1/3, and 1/6; Ladies ditto, with or without toe-caps, 5/6; Men's Elastic Shoes, 5/(5; "White Canvas ditto, 5/0; Glass Butter Coolers 1/; Children's Strong Leather Boots, from 1/6: Workboxes, 1/3 ; Kan de Cologne. 1/3; Foreign Cigars, /L; Wax Matches, 2 boxes for ,'U; Good Tea, ■>!; Blacking, 2 for /H; Oatmeal, rl\ Half-crown Music, /(>; Lollies, /10 per pound; Ladies 15ags and belts, /'■). The shop will be open for the future from 8 in the morning, till (J at night.— W. H. Dampicr, Wyndham-street, corner of Albert-street. WHICH ARE THE CHEA PE S T OVENS, those which are imported from Melbourne and sold at 355., and last about six months and then give way at the back and let the smoke in, or those which Herbert H. Smith makes at 155., some of which have been in use over 7 years, and are guaranteed to last for ten years, I have also taken first-class prizes at all the Shows for Improved Patent Portable Ovens, Colonial Ovens,Wr ought-iron House and Ship Stoves, &c—Send for new illustrated priced catalogue of Ovens and Ranges ; at greatly reduced prices, with testimonials from a large number of persons who have had them in use for over six years.—Auckland Iron Works, Durham-street West, opposite Buckland's sale yard. -% d\S. REWARD.—Lost, this morning, JL H f between the Waitemata and Exchange Hotels, a small Gold Locket, with portion of hair guard attached. Finder will please return same to this oflicc. LOST, a Cheque for £40 2s. Id. on the Bank of New Zealand, drawn by John Scarrott in favour of J. Cadinan. Payment Stopped. TO Country Settlers and others.—lo per cent, discount for two days (Friday and Saturday, 22nd and 23rd) off Herbert H. Smith's Patent Portable Ovens from 255.; also, Colonial Ovens from 255.; Wrought Iron House and Ship Stoves, &c. ; also, a Lawn Mower made by Ray and Taylor, in good working order, guaranteed for 12 months; all kinds of Mowers and Machi nery repaired at the Auckland Iron Works, Dm-ham-street West, opposite Buckland's. "IT^URNISHED Sitting Bed-rooms, with §J or without Board, at Broughton Hall, Parnell Rise, Parnell. _n HO HA L SOCIETY.--" MbssjaJl" /\j Performing Mflmocrs should be present &t I -(,89 TWs gyew*-^ Briton, ftw., §^\



'gfeg^.( ><RAND EXCURSION MANUKAU HEADS. VIEW OF THE SCENE OF THE WRECK OF THE ORPHEUS, AND MANUKAU BAR. VISITING THE FLAGSTAFF and LIGHT HOUSE, THE HUIA, CORNWALLIS, AND AWITU. Tho p.s. OREGON, Licenced to carry 151 passengers, will leave the Government Wharf, Onohunga, on MONDAY, at 10 a.m., returning in time for last train for Auckland; and on TUESDAY, at !) a.m., re turning in time for last train for Auckland. Fares : 2s. 6d. for the Trip. T^F O T I C E. The Banks will bo CLOSED on MONDAY and TUESDAY, the 25th and 2Gth December, being Christmas and Boxing Days. GIRLS' AND BOYS' SADDLES. ——— Just Opened: A Case suitable for Christmas. J. WISEMAN. TVTEW L 6 CK-STIT C H SEWING __n| MACHINES, £2. 10s., guranteed.—W. C. Dennes, Sewing and Washing Machine Depot, Queen-strcot. DEAR CHARLIE, call at the Fitting Shop, High-street and get me a Little Beauty Sewing Machine for 255. AU CKLAND AND MERCER RAILWAY. CHRISTMAS DAY. The Morning Trains to and from Mercer as usual; also, the Afternoon train from Mercer. The Afternoon Train, Auckland to Mercer, will leave at 3.15, and be due at all Stations half-an liour later than usual. On Blanch Line, Auckland and Onehunga, Trains will run as on Sundays. Usual fares. No Goods. BOXING DAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY, and JANUARY 2. Trains to and from Mercer as usual, excepting tho Afternoon Train to Mercer, which will start later. Trains will run frequently between Auckland, Ellerslio (for the Races and Sports), and Onehunga. Time Table in future notice. No Goods. Return Journey at single fares on Boxing Day and New Year's Day, from all stations. On January 2nd, only to Kllerslio from all stations. Auckland to Ellerslie, Is. Ist Class; Od. 2nd Class. Newmarket to Ellerslie, Od. Ist Class ; Cd. 2nd Class. On January 2, Goods may be taken if arranged for on previous Saturday. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. DEAR FATHER, you promised me something for Christmas. Call at the Fitting Shop, lligli-street, and get mo a 2.">s. Sewing Machine. , .... g _ _ 100 BARRELS CURRANTS, New Crop, ex 'Jessie Osbornc' Will be landed at once and sold. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. imOR SALE,' at the Market House: J3_ l'agnal Cart, Lamps, Cushions, &c, com plete, nearly new. Double-seated Hog Cart. Lamps, Cushions, &c, complete. Pony Basket Carnage, in first-rate order; Single-seated (Jig, nearly new : 2 sets of strong Harness: .1 set of Light Harness.— It. C. Greenwood, General Commission Agent. iTIOR SALE, a nine-roomed House, oppo . site One Tree Hill, at. Kpsom.—For address apply office of this paper. T7l ARM at Pukckohc for Snle ; ISO acres B_ first-class land, situate midway between Pukckoho and the Railway Station ; LOO acres in grass, and nearly all fenced, with House and out-buildings thereon.— Samuel Gochranc and Son, Land and Estate Agents. __ ]7U)R SALE, in Vincent-street, a Large J Building Allotment, GO feet by 300 feet.— Samuel Cochrunc and Son, Land .Agents, Fort street. OE YON PORT..—Furnished Cottage, (6 rooms), at. Roscbank, delightfully situated, and provided with every requisite.—Oliver Mays, I'ost-ollice Store. D EVONPORT.— For Lease, an excellent Cottage and half acre of rich land, £25 per annum.--Oliver Mays. nnO LET, in the Grafton Road, a eight- B roomed House—Apply to Mr. Saw kins., TO LET, a (('-roomed House.—Apply to Mr. Barnes, Karangahape Road, Newton. TfnO LET, a 5-roonicd and comfortable JL House in Coburg-street. -Apply on the premises. £zz\q i »lv Ll'iT, an 8-roomcd Hou.se, £■. ' j J pffij JL furnished, in the best part oi tlic il-'ifcfe iomi.—Particulars from W. Floor], 5, Exchange Buildings. nnO LET, two large Rooms, with fire" 7 JL place; rent low.—Apply third house from Hughes, Grocer, Wellington-street. nhO LET, Comfortable Family Mansion, .jt_ containing '.) rooms, with every conve'" ience, well situated near AH Saints' Church, I'onsonhy.— Apply to B. Tonics and Co. mO LET~ that substantial Brick Store, .fe. in High-street, belonging to Low and Motion.—Apply to John Soppet, No. 8. Queen street. nnb LET, a Shop in Queen-street, next JL to Hemus'B Star Boot Shop. Terms, £1 per week. TO LET, that commodious Shop at present, occupied by Madame Nelson, Albert Hotel Buildings.—Apply J. Stewart, Albert Hotel. TWO respectable Men can obtain com fortable Board and Residence within five minutes walk ot Queen-street. Terms (including washing), £1 per week.—Apply at Holland's, Grocer, Queen-street. CABLEGRAM. * (SPECIAL LINE.) Berlin, this day. Allen meincn Frcundcn and Goennern wuenscht einen vcrgnuegten Weihnaehten und em glueckliches ncues Jahr. BISMAKK. I. ALEXANDER Heartily joins in the above, and begs to recom mend his Well and Largo Assorted Stock OF GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, BY T. RUSSEL & SON ROTHWRHAM BENSON DENT EHRHARDT, and others With GUARANTEES prom tiik Manufac turers, Besides kis Ovvx, for Two Years. THE JEWELLERY DEPARTMENT Is acknowledged by Connoisseurs one of the Finest Collection in New Zealand, and is replenished by every Mail with the Latest Designs from Home and the Continent. FOR THE COMING HOLIDAYS, I SHALL OFFER THE ABOVE GOODS REDUCED PRICES, To Effect a Clearance of Surplus Stock. _. AloK&_cUr, Jeweller to His Excellency the Governor, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. F" RAN CIS FENTON'S ESTATE. _ Creditors in the above Estate are requested to lodge proof of their claims vviLh the undersigned on or before noon of Friday, 22nd instant. A First Dividend will be paid on the 23rd mat. W. 11. FENTON, Queen-street. Auckland, December 9, 1*76. TO be given away, Shavings and Sawdust, any quantities.—Union "Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay. FAIR QUALITY J^MB FOR CfIR_ST. MAS from 1%, Ud, per (jutU'ter^G., Kujffie,



THEATRE ROYAL. Sole Lessee R. J. De Lias. Scenic Artist N. H. Thornton. ENORMOUS SUCCESS Of the Immensely Popular LINGARDS. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, December 21, Will be repeated, the most successful Drama ever produced, entitled, THE TWO ORPHANS ! Played in Paris, London, English Provinces, and Australia, 2,000 times ! Louise Miss Alice Dunning (Lingard) Pierre Mr. Wm. Horace Lingard New Scenery, by Mr. N. H. Thornton. Gorgeous New Costumes, by May, of London. Properties, &c. In Rehearsal: The Grand Opera Bouffc, entitled, PLUTO! Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8. Prices:—Dross Circle, Is.; Stalls, 2s. Gd.; Pit, One Shilling. Reserved Seats at Upton's, Queen-street. SATURDAY NIGHT'S ENTERTAIN MENTS, TEMPERANCE HALL, at 7.30 O'Clock.—A GRAND CONCERT will be given by the Leading Lady and Gentleman Amateur Vocalists of this city, on SATURDAY EVEN ING, 23rd December, for the BENEFIT of Mrs. KEATING. The price of Admission will be (id. Doors open at 7.30. A Splendid Programme will be gone through. _ CHARLES P. ANDREW, Hon. Sec. S~ ATURDAY NIGHTS' ENTERTAIN MENT, Temperance Hall. Tlie Anniversary Concert and Ball in con nection with these Entertainments will be held in this Hall on MONDAY, Ist January, 1877.— Programme in course of preparation.—Admis sion : Concert and Ball, 2«. od.; Concert only, Is. See future advertisement. SIR HENRY HAVELOCK LODGE, No. 21.1.0. G.T. The Anniversary of the above Lodge will be celebrated by a Tea Meeting and Concert in the Edwards-street School-room, on THURSDAY next, the 21st December, 187(5. Tea on the table at C.oO p.m. Concert to com mence at 8 o'clock. Tickets for tea and concert, Is. Gd. each. Admission after tea, Is. Ip Olt E S tTTr Sim ET _T BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 2G. .. S3>~^ The COU R T CIT V O F s:-"*'-'*^3lS^ AUCKLAND, No. 3078, intend .:;•';. r.'f^Hi Celebrating1 tlieir 13th Anniver ■•. ■. i.v* sary by a Procession to the ■■•; ', *; [i s.| -JwV I tail way Station, en route for ~v7 (j^^mvj Kllerslie Gardens. The Pro ' '< t^.A.vKi 5( ( lon w'!l leave the Cook ; V ■'*V:: i^sgMstreetiTal at 9.30 a.m., headed K->.V^" r-'^^&W hy a Band. Members will please attend in Regalia. Tn the Evening a SOI REE and BALL will take place in the Choral Hall. Tea on (he table at 0.30 p.m. sharp. Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. A Lady will have charge of the Cloak-room, for which a nominal sum will be charged. Tickets, THREE SHILLINGS each, to be obtained from any of the following Committee— Uros. Auger, Priestly, Taylor. Firth, McM ath J. Dempsey, Brown, (Janatt, Massey, or W. GODWIN, Hon. Sec. to Commit tec. TVT EWT O N 3\J USIUA L SOCIETY. Members of the above are requested to take notice that the Practices are suspended until the General Meeting in February, due notice of which will be given. FRANK ROWE, Hon. Sec. December 18,157 G. moWN OF ONEHUNGA DISTRICT. jj_ A Special Meeting of Ihe Ratepayers of this District, will bo held in the Hall, Oiieliunga, at eight o'clock p.m. on THURSDAY, 2tet Decem ber, I.STt), to Elect a Trustee in the place of Mr. AY. 11. Bates, resigned. J. D. JACKSON, Chairman. ICTIJI BAN KING AND COMMERCIAL JL1 COMPANY (LIMITED). The Share Register will be finally closed at 1 p.m. on SATURDAY, 30th December, 1876, for Keyaj'ment to Sharelx-iders of the amount paid iu> in terms of Ilusohilions passed ut the Special General Meeting, hold on 20t1i June.]B7G. FREDK. BATTLE V, Liquidator. Auckland. December 21, IS7G. "jIJO TI C E TO SHIP WRI GHT S. A Special General Meeting of the Auckland Shipwrights' Protection Society, will be Jicld in tho Temperance Hall, Albert-street, o_FRIDAY EVENING, December 22, at half-past seven o'clock. J. BAIRD, Secretary. /IITY E A S T. MR. W. L. REES will meet his Constituents at the Mechanics'lnstitute on FRIDAY EVEN ING, the 22nd instant, at half-past seven o'clock. ,^*^ ©TEAM TO RIVERHEAD. On and after MONDAY, December 18. 1876, the 11 a.m. trip from Auckland, and the 3 p.m. trip from lliverhead, will be discontinued. Time Tablk: From Riverhead, 9 a.m. | From Auckland, 2 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. DESIGN FOR SILT PUNT. Harbour Board Ofllce, . Auckland, December Id, 187 G. A Premium of Ten Pounds Sterling will bo given for the best Design and Specification for a to A1 j 1 r Lj JN X ■ Designs and Specifications will be iudgedby the Works Committee, and must be sent in before noon on Wednesday, the 27th instant. Particulars may l>e obtained upon application at this office. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. KAIPARA - PUNUI RAILWA Y. Tenders will be received at this office up to noon of 3rd January, 1877, for Extension of Harkins' Point Wharf, near Riverhead. Plan, specification, and conditions can be seen, and printed forms of tender obtained, at this office, and at the Telegraph Office. Riverhead. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. npENDERS are required for the Erection JL of Cottages at Dargaville, Northern \\ airoa. Plans &c., may be seen at my office, and at Messrs. Michelson and Co's Stores, on the ground, until Monday, the Sth January, when tho tenders arc to be delivered at 12 o'clock at either place. JAMES WRIGLEY, _^ Architect. mo B U I L DEES. Tenders will be received up to noon on Satur day, tho 30th instant, for the Kreotion of Cg;i crcte Bank Premises at Blenhfim, for the Bank of New Zealand. Plans, &c, at my oftic Queen-street. EDWARD MAHOXEY, Architect. Tenders will be received up to noon on Satur day, the 30th instant, for A Iterations and Repairs to the Provincial Council Chambers. Plans, &c., at my office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAJJONEY, Architect. TiO BUlLinEß^^e"nikrs~"M-il] he re ceiled until noon of SatwVy, SOthinst., xcr the erection of a Six-roomed Hi ~e at Devon- P>°X !:> North- Shore. Plans, &c, r'± my office, J Alburf SU^of, BViir M^-k^.^d.ward Bartloy,



TO THE ELECTORS OF THE OTAHUHU RIDING. Gentlemen, —Having been nominated for the above Biding, I beg most respectfully to solicit your votes and interests. If you do me the honour of electing me, my utmost endeavours will be devoted to the interests of the Otahuhu Riding. The following points shall receive my parti cular attention: — 1. The partial adoption only of the Counties Act. 2. To oppose the adoption of the Permissive Clauses of the said Act. 3. To prevent, as far as I possibly can, any in crease of taxation. 1. That the Chairman of the Council should receive no payment. I am, Gentlemen, Yours most respectfully, C. AUGUSTUS CALVERT. TO THE ELECTORS OF EPSOM RIDING, COUNTY OF EDEN. Ladies and Gentlemen", —Having been - nominated for the above riding, I beg respect- ' fully to solicit your votes and interest. Being a J ratepayer in the Epsom and Mount Edon district, ' I need scarcely say that any ability I possess will J be devoted to the welfare of the riding generally. lam pledged to vote against the adoption of the t Permissive Clauses of the Counties Act, without having first consulted the ratepayers as a body. ( I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours respectfully, RICHARD UDY. EP SO M R11) I N G.—COUNTY OF \ EDEN. ) ( TO THE ELECTORS. j Having been nominated as a Candidate to re- \ present the Epsom Riding in the County Coun- , oil, I have respectfully to inform you that, if , elected, my utmost endeavours shall be devoted to the interests of the Hiding generally, giving particular attention to the following points :— ■, 1. To preserve intact the powers and liberties of the Highway Boards. 2. To oppose the adoption of the Permissive Clauses of the Counties Act until the ratepayers 1 are satisfied that such should be accepted. 3. To prevent, as far as possible, any increase of taxation. I am, yours, very respect fully, CHARLES TOTHILL. , Epsom, December 16,1876. OTAHUHU HIGHWAY DISTRICT. An Adjourned Meeting of Ratepayers will be hold in the Public Hall, Otahuhu, on THURS- " DAY, 21st instant, at 7.30 p.m. W. D. BUSH, . Chairman of Meeting. KARANGAHAPE DISTRICT.— • GRAFTON RIDING. At the request of several Ratepayers, I hereby convene a Meeting to be held at the Newton Academy, Karangahape Road, THURSDAY, 21st hist., at 7.30 p.m. At which all candidates for the Riding ai'e invited to inform the Rate payers as to their views on the questions connected with the Counties Act. _F. CIIERRV. LODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C. The regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in the Lodge-room TO MORROW EVENING, at 7.30. By order of the Secretary. MAORI WAR, by an Eye-Witness. See Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. 1) h ,% y\ EVONPORT p ACES. TUESDAY, 26TH DECEMBER (Boxing Day). Judge : Colonel Hard wick Smith. Starter: — Maughan, Esq. Clerk of toe Scales: M. Frost, Esq. Clerk ov the Course: R. Mackay, Esq. TRKASURHR: R, J. Davidson, Esq. Handicap!' Kit: F. Marks, Esq. Stewards: W. Cobley, Esq., M. Shea, Esq., Captain Filder. G. Quick, Esq., R. Allison, Esq. PROGRAMME :— Ist Race, to start at 1 o'clock.—Maiden Plate of 5 BOY. 1 mile. Open to horses that have never won an advertised race. Weight for age. 2nd. Hurdle Race, of 8 soys. 1$ miles, over 6 flight of hurdles. Lowest weight, 10 stone. 3rd. Drvontfort Handicap, Sweepstakes of 1 soy., with 15 soys. added. Second horse to save his stakes. Ik miles. Ith. Settler's Stakes.—lst prize, Saddle and Bridle; 2nd prize, Whip and Pair of Spurs. 1 mile. Lowest weight, 10 stone. sth. Trotting Match, of 5 soys. 3 miles. Lowest weight, 10 stonp. 7th. Consolation Starrs, of 3 soys., with sweep added. Distance, J mile. Three horses io start or no race. Hurry Skurry and Tilt in the Ring. All horses entered for the Ist, 4th, and sth events to be the bona fide recognised property (and in the district previous to the 11th instant) nf settlors in the Devonport and Lake Highway Districts. The other events open to all comers. Qualification fee, 1 soy. Entrance, 5 per cent, on amount of prize, except for Devonport Handicap. Entries for Handicap to be made to the Secre tary, or Mr. Davidson, at the Flagstaff Hotel on Thursday, the 21st instant, at 8 p.m. Weights to be declared on Saturday. Entries for tho. other events to bo made to the Secretary, or to Mr. Davidson, on Saturday, the 23rd inst. Stewards decision to be final. All protests to be in writing, and accompanied by a cash deposit of 1 soy., which sum will be forfeited in the event of the protest not being sustained. The Auckland Jockey Club Rules to be ad hered to when practicable. M. FROST. Hon. Sec. DEVONPORT RACES. All Subscribers to the Devonport Race Fund pre respectfully requested to pay amount of their subscriptions to Mr. R. J. Davidson, Treasurer, Flagstaff Hotel, early as possible. By order, M. FROST, Secretary. North Shore, 19th December, 1876. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22. CITY MART. FANCY GOODS, VASES, TOYS, ETC. FOR UNRESERVED SALE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received inst ructions to sell by auction on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, A Large Assortment of Fancy Goods, Vases, Ornaments. Electro-plate, Work Boxes, Dressing Cases, Toys,&c., for Unreserved Sale. Terms—Cash. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, on Friday next, 16 Young Upstanding Light Harness and Riding Horses from Napier, among them one of the late Major Carloyn's Exmor Ponies, and 2 Thoroughbred Fillies. AT 11 O'CLOCK. HUNTER & NOLAN. T^T ORK IN G OXEN. For Private Sale. A TEAM OF TWELVE WORKING OXEN i in good condition, with Bows, Yokes, ' and Chains. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW. THE subscriber has received inssruetions to sell by Public Auction, at the Cornos1 Mart, To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, A Farm of 181 acres, partly in grass, No. 3, i, o, (5, County of Marsden, Parish of Mata, with front acre to the Wangarei Harpour. A!so, a . Farm of 408 acres, situated on the Paremoremo , and W aiternata Creek, and affords an excellent I site for a Mill. The Land is flat and ehiefij ;i i tax, A cultivated Farm of 300 acres and liousi • at the watte»upset pvico, 103, per acre. ' i ra)RGE ®mj&\



FRIDAY, NOON.— Market-house. GEESE! GEESE! GEESE! /CHRISTMAS GEESE, TURKEYS, Vy Fowls, Ducks, Pigeons, Fancy Birds, &c. Young Geese in lots of four and five. 2 Goats in full milk. PRODUCE—Potatoes, Onions, Butter, &c, &c. Dog Cart, Spring Cart, Basket Carriage Plough, Sundries, &c, &c. R. C. GRENWOOD, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, NOON. CHRISTMAS MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. AT ARTHUR'S MART. TJ3RODUCE.— 25 .sides Bacon, Hams, 2 _BT cases Canterbury Bacon. 15 Canterbury Cheese, 30 Auckland Cheese, 10 kegs Butter, Lard. 10 casks Canterbury Beef, 100 sacks superior Potatoes, L'O bags Onions, Oatmeal, Oats, Barley, Maize, Ex s.s. ' ITawea,' from Nelson : An assortment of Fruit. GROCERIES.—Tea, Chocolate, Carb. Soda, Sardines, Soda Crystals, Raisins. F URNIT URE DE PA I tTM !\NT. AT ONK OCLOI'K, Book-case glass front, Mottled Kauri and Stained Chelfonicrs, Rimii Half Tester Bed stead and Spring Mat trass. Tables, Chests of Drawers, Toilet Glasses, Washstands, Carpet, Douches, Chairs, Pictures, Books, Boots, Safes, i nice Suite in striped rep but little used, Stoves, arge Office Table with drawers, Spring Cart Harness, 2 "Weighing Machines, Large Scales, Steelyards, a quantity of Unredeemed Pledges, Earthenware, Fancy Goods, Corrugated Iron Fank, 1 Organ, 1 Musical Box. Also, at 3 o'clock p.m. From Mr. R. D. Sykcs, who is Clearing out his Stock: 30 Gold and Silver "Watches, guaranteed, and cept in repair twelve months; Gold and Silver Alberts, Lockets, Clocks, &c, &c. TO-MORROW. POULTRY, PRODUCE, FURNITURE, &c., &c, &c. M. JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, to-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, Geese, Turkeys, Ducks, Fowls, Rabbits, Canaries, Larks, Goldfinch., Parrots Maize, Oats, Bran, Potatoes, Beef. Sugar, Tea, Molasses, Soap, Rice, Currants, Raisins Household Furniture, Xcw and Second-hand, in great variety Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Fancy Goods, &c. B. TONKS R. C. OARR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22. BOTTLED ALE, CHAMPAGNE, KIDEKLIN'S SCHNAPPS, I ORT. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Friday, at 12 o'clock, 101 casks Jeffrey's Bottled Ale, quarts 73 ~ Arrol's „ „ 53 ~ Champagne . 20 J-casks Page's Port 80 cases Kidcrlin's Schnapps 7 cases Ross and Cameron's Scotch Tonic Liqueurs. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, ENGLISH TOYS, &c. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on Saturday, 13rd inst., at. 11 a.m. 5 cases ENGLISH TOYS, ex ' Tamaya,'con sisting of—Work-boxes, Desks, Tea Cad dies, Draft Boards, Money Boxes, Kaleido* scopes, Dolls, Puzzles, Purses, Skipping Ropes, Whips, &c, &c. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, Dec. 2 • at 2 o'clock, 35 bales "Wool 70 bags Wool 100 Sheepskins 50 Hides. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22. THE II A V M A R X E T. FOR SALE, on Friday next, Dec 22 at 11 o'clock, ' First-class Double-seated Buggy, equal to new, together with good quiet Mare and Harness. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22. GREEN OATS. TTIOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Fri- JaJ day, December 22, at 11 o'clock, 11 acres Growing Oats, a good crop, on the Farm of Mr Malcolm Clow, Papatoitoi. Wanted to Exchange, a Draught "Entire; has had three good seasons in one locality. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24. DESIRABLE LANDED ESTATE. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Wednesday, January 24, 1877, at 11 o'clock, unless previously dis posed of. A Portion of the LAMB HILL ESTATE, near Waiuku. consisting of about 800 acres of rich fattening land. About half the pro perty is subdivided into nine paddocks, and laid down in permanent pasture. Buildings consist of 12-roomed House lately erected ;Foreman's Cottage, with 6 rooms ; and all the necessary Out-buildings and Stockyards. This property is well watered, healthily situated on the West Coast, within a convenient distance of the Auckland market, and is a desirable Homestead. For leave to view, apply to MR. WILLIAM AITKEN; Or the Auctioneer, ALFRED BUCKLJJMD. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22. VALUABLE TRICHORD PIANOFORTE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, OPEN BOA T, &C, &C, &C, FTIHE subscribers liave received instrue- X tionsfom Mr. J. W. Moare, who is leaving the colony to sell by auction at their mart, Fort? street, on Friday, 22nd instant, at 11 o'clock, The Whole of his Household Furniturk, comprising—Valuable Walnut Pianoforte nearly new by Bord, Carpets. Damask anu Musuu Curtains, Drawing-room Chairs (damask covered), Lamp, Lustres, Eugravings, Bedsteads, Spr.ng - Hair Mattrassc?, Washstands and Ware, Dressing Tables and Mirrors, Books Ivitchen Utensils, Crockery, Small Case loy3, Pulliug or Saisin* Bent, nearly new, 18ft. long, with sail and rudder. SAMUEL COCHRANB & SON, Anotloncerß. FRIDAY, DBciMßiiT^r" HANDSOME ROSEWOOOD PIANO* FORTE, BY BORD. HpHE subscriber* will sell at tlw Rooms, A Handsome Coifed Pianoforte, in Wfe Rosewood cww. lrieho.-,1, full compass* and es^usiito ue\v\ '- S&MTO CSOGgSN# $ SON,