SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.

uaoarxeian, Darcjuc, irom rvapier

DEPARTURES.

Oran, ship, 1057 tous, Mosey, for London

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Coromandel—Argyle. s.s., Mondays and Fridays For Wangarei—Argyle, evovy Tuesday Fur the North—lona, s.s., every Monday For Tam-ang-a—Rowena. s.s.. Friday next For London—Orari, ship, 27th December; Cityo Auckland, early ; Rapido, barque, early Glcnlora, barque, early For Dunedin—^Southern Cross, mission vessel.

early. For the Islands—Loch Lee, schooner, early For New York—E. J. Spence, barque, early. For Gisborne and Napier—Go-ahead, s.s., to morrow.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

H. M.S. Pearl, from Sydney, oarly. Loch Urr, barque, W.Q.K.L., from London ; bailed 30th September G-lnnloßa, barque, from London, sailed Oct. Bth. William Gifford, barque, from Melbourne ; sailed. Pioneer, barque, from Mauritius; sailed 12th November. Nouvoau Xoaiade. barque, from Melbourne,

early. Mirzapare. barque, from Melbourne : sailed 2nd

instant Rebeccah Jane, brig, from Melbourne, early Omaha, brigantine, rrora Chatham Islands, early Otyde, schooner, from tho Islands, early Favorite, schooner, from the Islands, early Edith, schooner, from the Islands, early j-.oijiia-, schooner, from the Islands, oarly Krlomhilda, schooner, from Suwarrow Island,

early, atchlcss, brigantine, from Oamaru, early

EXPORTS.

Per Orari:—6 bales wool.—E. and 11. Isaacs. Por Prince Alfred :— 2 bales blankets.—E. and H. Isaacs.

The German man-of-war Hertha is now in port, and is expected to remain here i'or some time.

The Minnehaha arrived at Lyttelton on the 2Gth and th«* Belle Brandon on tho 25th inst., in good time, to take part in 'he coming regatta. fatfS DEPARTURE OF THE ORAKT.

The lino Clipper ship Orari left for London this morning with a full cargo and a full_ com plement of passengers. She has had the quickest despatch ever given to a vessel of her size in this port. She arrived here on the 2nd Nov., and was a full ship a fortnight ago, but c uld not leave before to-day in consequence of the passengers not being able lo wind up their altixii-d." It wiil b;>, seen by the list of passengers that a large number of old Auckland residents are leaving for the old country in the Orari. We wish them and the good ship and crew a pleasant voyage. Saloon passengers : Captain Harrison, and Miss B. TC. Harrison, Miss M. E. Atkin, .1. R. Brownrigg H. O. Brownrigg, Mabel and Robert Earldio, Dr., Mrs., and Annie Bodlc, George Williams. Mr and Mrs Ching and son, Philip and John Vaughan. Mrs Andrews, James Blackie, Thomas Owens, James A Dickson. Daniel. Annie, and John Ferguson, John and Louisa RedgTOve, Margarot Shaw, Hope and Robert Newell.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as U.vder :— For Thames, this day. at 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, per Argyle, on Friday next.

at 2.30 p.m. For Wangarei Heads, AVaipu, Wangarci Jand Mangapai, per Argr.rle, this day, at 4 p.m. For Russell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per

lona. this day, at 4 p.m. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, and To Aral, per Annie Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Wan raroa, per Dream, to-morrow, at 7 a.m. For rin-wsll, per Speedwell, to-morrow, a' 0 a.m. F.ir X-.n-er, GisbiK-sio, nnd Southern Province .

per City of Sydney, arrival from Kandavu

fonr hours alter her

S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster,

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

W. E. S.—Your communication is too old.

The Mkimcal PROFESSION have declared Steank's Superlative Auomattc Toxic Wink to boa necessity to alt in search of health, and especially to those suiFering either from [ucipiuiil or Chrouio Indigestion, Dyspepsia, and the dis orders arlaln^ therefrom. Tnis Tonic is also particularly recommended to all who are in a measure compelled from tho nature of their occupation to take stimulants, and at the same time arc desirous of studying health by taking that which will act most beneficially on the system. Mr. Wm. Johnson, Government Analy tical Chemist, report: — "I have examined Steane's Superlative Aromatic Tonic Wine, and find it to be remarkably pleasant in flavour, con taining; about 10 per cent. of. a very pure alcohol, and holding in solution a clear wholesome. Vegetable Bitter, combined with a fruity spicy aroma. I consider this Bitter a very superior article."—Sold by all Storekeepers and Hotcl kecpors.

An Enabling Toxic—A medicated stimulant that enables those who use it to resist disease, the influences o'i exposure, sudden changes of temperature, and to perform an extra amount of intellectual and mechanical labour, may lie called an enabling toniu. These enabling pro perties arc possessed in a wonderful degree by that strength-creating and health perpetuating ally of nature, Udolpiio Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps.

Mare Twain on Bad Musicians. — Tho musical public and general readers are cautioned not to purchase Weston's Wizard Oil and Magic Pills without carefully examining the, outside wrapper—and be sure that the words "None Genuine without the Signature of the Proprietor, Frank: Westox, Sydney, N.5.W.," arc engraven thereon. Any other so-called preparations of mine, are unauthorized by me, and calculated to mislead the public—Signed, Frank VVcston. Sole Agents: Kempthorne, Prosser and Co.— Price, Half-a-crown.

MARRIAGE.

STEPHENSON—HORSLEY.—On the2sth Dec, at St. Columba's Church, Wark worth, Mabu rangi, by Ihe Rev. It. McKinney, Frederick, fourth son of Samuel Stcphcnson, Esq., of Russell, Bay of Islands, to Margaret Annie, eldest daughter of It. W. Horsloy, Esq.. of Dome Valley, Mahurangi.

CARDNO—WEBSTER.—On the 22nd instant, at the North Shore, 10. 11. Cardno to Jeannie Webster.

DEATH.

MANDERS—On the 2Gth December, in Pitt street, Auckland, Samuel Moore Manders. eldest son of Mr Robert Manders, of Exeter, Devonshire, England, aged 35 years.—Devon shire and London papers please copy.

The funeral will talce place at 11 a.m. to morrow, 23th December. Friends are invited to attend.

We have to acknowledge the receipt of £1 as a Christmas Box for Widow Moran, subscribed by Mr. Joseph Williams and friends.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED "The Evening News," "The Morning News," and "The Echo."

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1876.

iV- cm ?c Hint lacks attsistftice, rim «.,i«; ili..t nccil. r.-..-t.mce,

A London cable despatch, published to day, conveys important news concomin" the progress of the conference at Constan tinople, upon Eastern affairs. The tenor of the message is indicative of a determination on the part of the Deputies to uphold the Treaty of Paris, under which the integrity of Turkey was guaranteed. Probably" this attitiidehas caused the modi lied views of Russia, in relation to the railitaiy occupation of Bulgaria. The Northern bear is now wil ling to withdraw the demand that Russian troops shall supervise such reforms as may be prescribed by ths Conference, in favour of an occupation by a neutral minor Power. From the presence "of 6, 000 Belgium troops in Turkey, none of the Empires interested in a solution of the knotty problem need fear secret designs for territorial aggvau disment The condition would be a humi liating one to Turkey ; but the disregard of all former international obligations, and the barbarities perpetrated by the Porte, prevents us from rejecting hastily the theory set up by Russia, that vary stringent revision over Turkish internal administration is imperative. Earl Beacons field, it is said, opposes the proposition as unnecessary, and as unlikely to meet the approval of Belgium. The Turkish Go vernment and people are strongly averse to any foreign occupation, and the English Cabinet may fear that the presence of even a small body of Belgian troops would fur nish a disturbing element and possibly pre cipitate hostilities, forcing the Great Powers into positions antagonistic to the British policy, and eminently favourable to that which finds favour in the Councils of ftt I etersburgh. There is evidence that in the event of war, Persia would conspire with Russia to rob the Ottoman of hi.s Asiatic as well as his European possessions. The seizure of the populous pachalic of Bagdad, ' and the occupation of Egypt by Britain' i would be important .steps towards the < complete disintegration of the Turkish < empire, Negotiations so far *ecm favour- (

able to the maintenance of peace; but as yet no substantial basis of adjustment has been formulated, and there is nothing to break the suspense with which the rise of the cloud in tho East lias been watched.

" Craigellaehio " writes complaining that he was charged for his dog travelling from Onehunga in a railway carriage, and that full fare was exacted for the return ticket. We quite approve of the principle. Dogs arc a great nuisance to other passengers.

The date fixed for the second representa tion of "Trial by Jury,".which was so remarkably successful on the occasion of its first production, is January "2nd. Many improvements have been made in the minor details, and nothing lias been neglected that is likely to render the coming entertainment an unqualified .success.

| At the Christmas break-up of flic Devon port school. Messrs Niccol and Brown cx i pressed satisfaction at the result of the examination of the pupils in the elemen tary branches of education. The .scholars showed much knowledge of history, physical geography, and writing, ' and especially in the useful science of arithmetic, a branch of education in which the scholars have made groat progress under . their edicicut master, Col. Smith. A num ber of interesting books, the present of 'J. S. Macfarliine, were distributed as prizes amongst the boys. Mr George Stainos addressed the scholars on Hie im portance of education in lilting them 'or the duties of ci.tizon.ship. Mrs Mains (late Mrs Djivics), who was the teacher of the girls, received i'roni them a 4 a parting pre sent a neat card ca-'io, for which that lady returned thanks. The entertainment by the Temperance Variety Troupe did not conic oil' on .Saturday evening, as only a do/en persons were present. The s.s. Tanpo loft Tanuiaki at six this morning, and will consequently arrive in the Mauukau at six to-night, instead of to morrow, her due date. [twill be seen from a Lyttelton telegram published to-day, that the yacht Secret arrived safely at that port on Christmas evening. [Between three and four o'clock yesterday afternoon a lire broke out in a hayrick con "taining about three tons, tlie property of Mr John Voglar, Otahuhn, who was away at jjilie time, the place being in charge of liis mother-in-law. Tliec hildren were play ing with matches, and accidently set lire to the rick, which was consumed in a few minutes, together with an adjoining funcc. The house in close proximity was in great jeopardy, but was saved by the exertions of the neighbour!*. An cnlatainment in aid of the North Shore Rowing Club will lake place this evening in the Devonport Hall. The first part will consist of songs and music, and the second of a farce by members of (lie North Shore Rowing Club, entitled " lJarnum's Hall." Our own Correspondent at Dnncdin sends a full telegraphic report, of (he competition at tbe Kirn IJrigade Demonstration, irom wliicb it will be seen that Auckland ranks second, boating lialhirai, Tiniaru, and llokitika. We are informed that thn names of the following Thames Cricketers have been added to the list from wliicb the Selection Committee for the English Match will make their final choice :—Messrs Stoadninn, Crawford, Crump, l'aul, and Whit ford. A benefit concert will be given in the Lome-street Mall to-morrow evening, in favor of widow Coughlan and her orphans. The performances will be by Mr Ward and a number of lady and gentleman amateurs. A number of letters to the editor, and various items of local news are unavoidably helc over. We learn that the lad Oliver who fell over the cliff at .Mount- St. Mary has suffered sevcrly from bruises about the head, and pains in the chest. .Mrs Oliver requests us to thank the gentleman (name unknown), who curried her sum up from the beach and attended to him until further aid 1 was obtained. At Coromandel on Saturday last, two men were charged with personation during the election on the previous day. One of the men was discharged, and the other remanded for three days. The metallic fraternity intimate elsewhere their intention to settle to-night at the Occidental on yesterday's racing. Mr. Brownrigy's sale takes place at 1 o'clock instead ot 11 as advertised. 1 Mails for Australia per Eingarooma, via the Uluir, close at noon to-morrow. We learn that I he new steamer Rotorua, whose arrival in Duncdi;i was reported a few days ago, will reach the Manuka about the 15tli January, and will make her jirst trip for Sydn y about l lie liilh to inaugurate, the new service. The Hotorun will Irarlu Irom Sydney to Manukau, thence through the Southern ports to Duncdin, return ing to Manukau, which will in each case be the ]asl port of departure, and the first of arrival between New Zealand and Australia. Handel's immortal oratorio of "The Messiah" will be given at St. Matthews Church to-morrow evening, by voices selected from the various clionvs and leading members of the Choral Society The doors will bo open to the general public at 7.15 p.m., the performance commencing at 7.:;o p.m. Hooks of words maybe had from Mr Brown music warehouse, Shortland-streot, at the par sonage, or at the* church doors. Mr Rico will preside at the organ, and Mr Brown will con duct. The oiFortory will be divided between the Orphan Home at Parncll, the Home for Des titute Children in Howe-street, and the Hospital. '! he object therefore commends itself to all, and wo trust that all those who avail themselves of this musical treat will do their beat to shew their interest in these charitable institutions. It is but too often observable that on occasions when voluntary contributions arc invited either in defraying the expenses of a gathering, or lin aid of sonic religious or charitable object, there are many who .satisfy their consciences by a smile or giggle, when the plate is banded to them. It may be a smart and clever thing in their eyes, to get an entertainment at other peoples expense, but to us it means the aspect of excessive meanness; if absolute poverl v could bo pleaded, the case would be different, there arc happily for us very few indeed in our midst wjio could be exempted on that score. We trust, that to-morrow evening will prove an exception and that the most niggardly will, if possible, assist in swelling an amount'which is solely for the benefit of the sick and needy. The service wi'l commence at half past seven, and ye doubt not the church will be filled long before that hour.

Fire Brigade Demonstration.

(FROM OUK OWN CORRESPONDENT)

DUNEDIN, this day. The principal event at the Fire Brigade demonstration was the hose com petition, and the Ballarat Brigade were the favorites. Dimcdiu also" had its backers, the competitors themselves being confident of success. The ground was very heavy. Ballarat brought their own gear with them, and it proved the lightest concern on the ground. Timara was pitted against Dunedin, the latter winning easily. Auckland beat Hokitika in both waters, and although the Judges gave the time for the run up also in Auckland's favour, it was the opinion of the majority of those on the ground, that the result was a dead

heat. Ballarat had a bye, thereby gamin" three points ; one point was allowed for the quickest run up, one for first water, and one for second water, as against three of Ballarat. In the competi tion for the Hokitika and Tiniaru teams it is only fair to -say that neither is used to hydrants, and consequently they were seen to great disadvantage in this competition. The following is time taken by each team in the competition : —Hose practice, open to all Fire Brigades, first prize, a cup or piece of plate (presented by the United Insurance Companies) to cost 40 guineas cash, and

eight silver medals valued at £2 2s each ; second prize, a trophy, value £7 10s, pre sented by Mr J. Sinclair ; third prize, two branches, presented by A, and T. Burt (eight men) not to exceed—(to run with carriage 200 yds., fix hydrant, run out SO ft, of hose, fix branch, and throw a line over a rope stretched at the height of 10 feet, the carriage to come back to a line drawn 15 feet from the hydrant, run out a. second line of hose- (80 feet), fix a branch, throw water as before, branches to extend 70 feet from the hydrant, each carriage to carry 200 feet of hose, the hydrant, and the branches of the carriages, and nozzles ; the hose to be strictly copper-rivettcd leather hose, both lines to run in the same direction and not to be crossed ; the coinpctitors to run in pairs to be drawn for, and to be decided by points, viz., one point first carriage past plug, one point first water, one point first two streams. THE RESULT. Titnaru, 0. points ; 33 sees, run up, 28 sees. Ist water, 20 sees. 2nd water; total, 1 mm. 21 sees. Ilokitika, 0 points :33 sees.,2o sees. ,40 sees. ,21 sees.: total 1 mm. 34 sees. Ballarat (bye), 3: 25 sees., 18 : j- sees., lOjsccs.: total 1 mm 24 sees. Dunedir, 3; 26 seca., 19-J sees., 20 sees.: total 1 mm. 5A sees. Auckland, 3 ; 32 sees., 37 sees., 21 sees., 1 mm. 30 sees. The result of the draw for the second heat was that Dunedin was pitted against Ballarat, Auckland having the bye when Dunedin and Ballarat were running oil", and shortly after the start, one of the Ballarat team lost his footing, and was dragged a considerable distance by a rope, the visitors thereby losing all chance of first or second honors. Dunedin's victory was the cause of great rejoicing, though much commiseration was felt for B'lllarat owing to their mishap. Had the ra.c«e been contested to the close, a capital finish might have been a'it:cipat >d. The time for heats shews Ballarat gained three seconds in the two waters, the respective time being : Dunedin, 3 points, 24 sees, up, 19.1 sees. Ist water; 20 sees. 2nd water: total, 1 mm. ,'U sees. Ballarat : 1 mm. 36J sees., 17A Rocs., LS.V sees.: total 1 mm. 12J sees, respectively. Auckland then ran, making the following time : Auckland 3 points, 32 sees, up, 25 A sees. Ist water, 25 sees. 2nd water : total, 1 mm. 22.V sees. Dunedin and Auckland then ran off the final heat, Dunedin, who were favourites for it, winning easily. Sinclair, who led the running of the home team, distressed himself by his very fast running. It re sulted thus : Dunedin 3 points, 25 fcc^. up, 22{, sees. Ist water, 33 sees. 2nd water : total, 55.1 sees. ; Auckland 9.33 sees., 25 sees., 34.), sees., 0.2 sees. The result of the competition is that Dunedin wins the Cup, Ist ; Auckland 2nd ; Ballarat 3rd.

Dunedin and liallarat are to run oil'for a small trophy on Saturday.

Christmas Holidays.

CIIHISTMAsDAY and Boxing Day were both sunny and cheerful, and consequently thousands were attracted from tln-ir homes info tin; green shades and musical byways of the suburbs, and the quietudes of distant islands. The charches of Auckland were well attended and decorated with nicely arranged omblciiH of the season, while the music in the churches of St. Paul's and St. Matthew's was of a first-class character. St. Paul's Cathedra] Church was chastely wreathed with llowcrs and evergreen -, ;!:;«l elaborately worked texts. Under the choir were the seasonable! words, neatly wrought, " Emmanuel, (!od with us." Tin1 service was conducted by Rev. O. M. Nelson, the minister, and tin 1 sermon was preached I>\ Right Key. Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Auckland. from St. John's Gospel c. 1. v. 14. " And the word was made flesh, and dwelt among M^." His Lordship's discourse w.isprad ical, and impressive in its character. The choir sang several carols selected for the occasion. The Church of St. Matthew's was also adorned with seasonable illustrations from the garden and field, with suitable scriptural texts on the walls, such as " Sing forth the honor of His name, and make His house glorious," and Behold I bring you glad tidings." Rev. K. S. Fins-

sard prcnclicd from St. Luke, c. 2, v. 7 : - , " Uccause there was no room for thorn in Ilit: Inn." In the evening, a children's ser vice was held, when (lie Sunday-school choir sang several Christmas hymns very cilcctivcly, under tlie direction of Mr Webb. St. S ipulchre'fl Church was green and beau tiful with natural beauties, and an appro priate sermon was prenchod by Rev. J>. T. . Dudley, to a large congregation. The I little, picturesque churcli of All Saints' wan not, forgotten by its parishioners. Tlic pillars and windows wen* ornamented with fern and foliage, arranged with much taste, The Rev. M N. IJree conducted the service, and hymns and anthems were sun-; by the choir. The cathedral of St. Patrick's was largely attended at all the services. Solemn High Mass was performed in the morning by Ilev. Walter McDonald. The incidental music of Mozart's Twelfth Mass was beautifully performed, and t lie singing was exquisite, under the control of Miss Shanaghan. The hymn " Adesti Fi deles" was rendered with much pathos. The services at St. John's the Baptist, Ptirncll, were conducted by the Vicar-General, Very Key. Father Fynes. j The morning service in Pitt-street Wesleyan church was conducted by Rev. Mr. Kirk, who peached an excellent sermon on the season. Uev. W. J. Williams conducted tlic services, and preached at the Graf ton Road Wesleyau church. TJie churches generally were well attended. CHRISTMAS DAY AMUSEMENTS. The principal resorts of the people on Christmas day were tha Domain, and the breezy walks of the North Shore; and thousands of persons availed themselves of theprevilegeof visiting the latter locality. It was computed that 1,500 persons (adults and children) visited the strawberry gardens of Messrs Alison, of Willow Grove, and enjoyed in the pretty arbours the blushing luxuries of the season. Those gardens are in fine order, and the proprietors had been careful that visitors should be ailbrdcd every comfort, and children every advantage of enjoying the holiday to their hearts desire. The gardens of Vauxhall, a name which revives recollections in Uio minds of Englishmen, were also patronised. The boats to. and fro were loaded with pleasure seekers but fortunately no accidents occurred. Several ships in port, and smaller vessels and craft all betokened by flags and emblems that it was Christmas time.

Auckland Summer Meeting.

Patron

His Excellency the Marquis of Normanby, X C B President: Mr ,T. M. Clark. Vick-President : Captain Walmsloy. Stewards : Mr A. Buckland Mi- .Joseph Hanks Captain Fraser Mr R. Graham Mr Thomas Morriu. .Tudgk : Mr Robert Graham. Startkr and Handicapper: Mr 11. K. Handley. Clerk of tiil: Scaxes: Mr W. J. Marks. ' CLKitic ok this Course : Mr Thomas Brown. Secretary : Mr William Perciral.

The first day's sport of the Auckland Kaciiig- Club's Summer Meeting came oil' yesterday, under very favourable auspices. The weather was all that could bo desired, and the attendance numbered nearly three thousand. The various officials are to be congratulated on the completeness of the arrangements. Captain H. Handley was most successful as starter, and sent off every race at the first attempt on equitable terms. Ihe sport was generally good, the only drawback being the, walk over for, th'q

Derby. Still, although this was annoying, the public were very unjust in hissing Danebury and Kay. It was no fault of Hay's that the other competitors did not start. Owen McGee pulled ofT the double with May Moon for the Hurdle Race and Perfume for the Handicap, and his success was enthusiastically received. The Handi cap was shorn of much interest by the of Kingfisher, Ariel, Belle, and Middleton. The first-named was favourite. He broke down in a gallop on Sunday morning, and Mr Walters at once gave information of the accident to the press. The horse could scarcely have lost had he kept right, for his owner had tried him many pounds better than Isaac Walton, who had to fill his place, and ran very respectably. The less said about the cater ing in the Grand Stand the better. Per fume's success hit the bookmakers hard, as they all went for Danebury. The following are the details of the running : HANDICAP HURDLE RACE Of 50 soys., with a sweepstakes of 2 soys each for acceptors ; the amount accru ing from sweepstakes to go to second horse. Distance, two miles, over S flights of hurdles. Mr Owen McGcc's b.m. May Moon, syrs, Ost 7lbs (Hudson) ' 1 Mr M. Edgar's b.g. The Dove, aged, lOst 101 bs (Meurant), ... ' . . 2 Mr A. H. W. Hill's b.g. Gladstone, aged, Ost 1211)8 (Wilson), 3 Messrs Mcltac and Nicholson's b.m. Medora, aged, list 71bs, 0 Mr W. Percival's g.g. Shamrock, syrs, ostl2lbs 0 Mr .1. Buckland's blk.m. Mystery, ■>yrs, Ost,, ' ... 0 Ti mmy D< dd was scratched. Betting G to 4 against Medora, 3 to 1 each against May Moon and Don; G to 1 others. The horses got away to a very good start. Shamrock, while holding a good position, baulked, and put himself out of it. Besides this, there is little t<> note in the race, as Mr McGcc'h game little pony landed first over the last hurdle, and sailing up the straight five or six lengths ahead, won in a walk, the jockey actually leaning back and laughing at the field struggling in the rear. The favourite was outpaced from the jump. DKRUY STAKES Of 100 soys., added to a sweepstakes of 10 soys. each, It. ft., 2 soys. on nomina tion, 3 soys. on acceptance on day of general entry, 5 soys. at the post. Colts, Sst, lOlbs. ; fillies and geldings, Sst. 51bs. Distance, I.', miles. Mr R. Hay's eh. c. Danebury (Ray) ... 1 Mr 11. Hay's br. c. Middleton (Dcmtuh) 0 Kay declared to win with Danebury. This was virtually a walk over, as Midle ton only went to the post and was pulled up directly after the start. Danebury and his rider wore hissed on passing the post. THE RAILWAY PLATE. Of 50 soys. Weight for age. Distance;, ." mile. Mr R. Hay's b. f. Fallacy, 3 yr.s., 7st. Gibs. (Wat tic) ..." ] Mr W. Walters' br. c. Isaac Walton, 4yrs., '.)st. (French) ' 2 Mr <'. Ring's in. g. Gainshnro', 5 vrs., Ost. •J!l>-. (Wheeler) " ... :{ H ■ttin,' : 2 to 1 on Fallacy. Gainsboro' led for half the distance when he dropped hack, and (he other pair raced into the straight. \i tlio dip Fallacy was let out, and won with a hi! in hand by a length anil a half. Tin-: .vrciCLA'rn UACixn oi,rn handicap Of Jr.!) «»vs., with a sweepstakes of ."> soys. each, :!iiii.iiiit :iccuring from sweep -;;i •<:•■-;■ l>► go t:> second horse. Distance, Ift in ilcs. The winner of any handicap race of the value of 200 soys., after tli • declaration of (ho weights, to carry 71bs, ox Ira ; of any race of the value of 1(U soys., ."ill);, extra ; of two or more such races, Tibs, exti a (extreme penalty). Mr Owen MrGoc's b.m. I'crfuinc f»yn*., . 7st. -libs. (Hodson), ... ' ... l Mr 15. Kay's eh.c. Danebury 3yrs., 7st 12lln/(Wattic), ... ' ..'. ... 2 Mr W. Waller's br.c. Isaac Walton his., 7sl. (f'antcll), .'! Mr (I. ('niniiiior's ch.iu. Rftngi, svrs., (»st. ]21b.H .'. * ... o Mr K. X irk wood's eh. g. Tui, svrs. (Jst., i2ibs ... .:. ... o Kingfisher, Ariel, Middleton and The Belle were scratched. Betting : Even and 5 lo 4 on Danebury; 3to 1 against Perfume ; (»to 1 any other. * The Hag fell to a good start at the first attempt. Tui led for ' mile, Perfume then went to the front, with all the rest in a cluster to the half distance, whore Tui and Rangi fell away. Lanelmry tried hard to catch Perfume ai the turn into the straight, but the mare held her own to the finish, and won by nearly two lengths. Isaac Walton was beaten only half a length for second place. The victory of Owen McGce's mare was vociferously cheered, and the horse and rider came in for an ovation on returning to weigh. SELLING RACE Of 50 soys., with a sweepstakes of 3 soys. each added. Weight for age. Winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 300 soys. If entered to be sold for 200 soys., allowed 7 lbs; if for 100 soys., 14 lbs ; if for 50sovs., 21 lbs. Distance, 1 mile. Mr K. Kay's b.g. Tommy Dodtl, 200 soys., aged, Sst, 11 lbs. (Kay) 1 Mr Hunt's b.g. Skylark, 50 soys, aged, 7 st, 11 lbs (McCnbe) ... "... 2 Mr W. Walter's br.c. Isaac Walton, 300 soys., 4 yrs., 9 st. (French) ... 3 Mr C. King's rn.g. Gainsboro', 100 soys., T> yr.s.,B st. 31bs 0 Mr Owen C. McGce's bin. PollyPluni, T>o soys., aged, 7 st. !) lbs...' ... 0 Mr James Watts's eh.ni. Ngaro, 200 soys., 5 yrs., Sst, 8 lbs., ' o Betting : Even on Tommy Dodd ; 3 to 1 on Skylark ; 4 to 1, others. ■ Gainsboro' led, with Polly Plum in atten dance, to the half distance,' when Skylark, who had got off very badly, and Tommy Dodd, came through, and had the rest of the race to themselves. Tommy won, after a slashing .struggle, 'by half a length. Tommy Dodd was bought in for 201 soys. HACK RACE. Mr Leonard.; mare beat four others easily. Good time was kept during the day, and the races were over in capital time.

DEVONPORI RACES,

Judge : Colonel Hardwick Smith. Starter : - Maughan, Esq. Clerk ok the Scales: M. Frost, Esq. Clerk oi-- tub Course: R. Mackay, eJo Treasurer: It. J. Davidson, Esq. Handioavi'kk: F. Marks, Esq. ixr r, t , Stewards : Vv . Cobley Esq., M. Shea, Esq., Captain 1 lldcr. g. Quick, Esq., R. Allison, Esq. The day being exceedingly line, these races were well attended, and by three o clock, there could not have been fewer than 3,000 persons on the ground. Wo are happy to be able to chronicle the fact that every thing passed oft'with the utmost food humour, and we did not see one instance of drunkenness. Mr Davidson, of the Flag staff Hotel, had erected a convenient stand and in its shade, lie ministered to the phy sical wants of the visitors in a very courteous manner. The -judge, Col. H. Smith, M. if rost, hsq., who acted as clerk of the .scales and the stewards and others, were most indefatigable, and appeared to take more than ordinary interest in the proceeding Jhe tallowing will shew the result of the races.

Maiden Race : 5 boys. ; 1 mile; weight for age."-Nicholson's eh.m. Yatterina, syrs Wat, I;Duder's eh.m. Kate, syrs, lOst, 2 Wm, Nicol's b.g. Grease, syrs, lOst, 3 J on by two lengths j Donald, Nelson, and lMiust, nowhere Hurdle Race : 8 soya jIJ mile • over 9 hurdles ; lowest weight, 10»t,—Stephens' b.s IVftvKxc, ft^ed, aimed at option pf

owner, 241bs extra, 1 ; Nicholson's g.g. Rarey, 6yrs, lOst, 2 ; Nicol's ch.g. Ginger, 3yrs, lOst Dibs, 3. Darkic won at a canter. Hold after the race to Captain Filtler, for £45.

Devonport Handicap : sweep of ] soy., 15 soys. added ; second horse to save his stake ; l.i. m ii e .—Collins' b.g. Derby, syrs, lOst 21bs, 1 ; Dueler's b.g. Dick, 6yrs, 9st 31bs, (carried 91bs extra, at option of the owner), 2 ; .Stephens' b.g. Darkie, aged, lOst 121bs, 3 ; Heath's b.g. Caractacus, aged, 9st 71bs, (carried Olbfl over-weight), 4. Won by two lengths. Best contested race of the day. Settlers' Stakes : R. Duder'scli mare, Kate, (> yrs., 1; Nicholson's eh mare, Yatterina, 5 yr's., 2 ; Heath's bg Caractacus, aged, 3. Comet bolted after going past the Judge's Box 100 yards, and his jocky could not after wards place him. Faust, good fourth; Nelson and Dick, scratched. Trotting Race, 3 miles : Alison's wh mare, Snowdrop, 6 yrs., won by a Distance, 1 ; Fenton's bg Crusher, 2; Alison's bg Bush ranger, 3. Time, llf minutes. Consolation Race, f mile: Sweep of 10s, and £3, added. Alison's bg Comet, (; yrs., 1 ; Dueler's bg Dick, 6" yrs., 2; Nicols' bg Grease. 3. Comet at once took lead and won by 3 lengths. Hurry Scurry, Sweep of 15s : 7 Horses entered. Duelers' Cocky, 1 ; Alison's Mac 2 ; Fen ion's Crusher, 3. Cocker won by a length.

THE KAWAU

The s.s. lona cxcurtod to the Island Home of Kir George Grey. About 300 people availed themselves of this opportunity. The day being beautifully fine in contrast to the same day last year, everybody provided themselves with hampers, with the object of enjoying themselves on the island. The boat; arrived at her destin ation about hair past one, and went alongside the wharf opposite the residence of Sir George Grey. Ojur ex-Superintendant was standing on tho. "lawn in front, ready to welcome the large number of interlopers who were eager to enjoy the soon cry, and take advantage of Sir George's permission to ransack his dwelling1, and feast themselves upon the many objects of ancient and modern wonder stored in his unassuming residence. .After visiting the house, the grounds formed the next attraction, many going two or three miles inland, and everywhere seeing something to gladden the eye, and make them sigh for such a home. Getting on for live o'clock, the first whistle went, and the stragglers made right about, loathe to leave such pictur esque scenery, and the hospitality ol' the kind propietor. After the visitors had embarked, tl> •<"■<; ringing cheers were given for Sir George, \ .h lie acknowledged by raisins? his hat, his

X- udniece also waving a hankerchief as a fare wc.l. Not a rowdy was on board, and many of the "Worthy Chiefs of Good Templar Lodges who were on board expressed themselves as astonished that such a number of persons, and mostly non-abstainers, should be confined on a steamboat, and yet not fall out, or the worse for liquor. We arrived about eight o'clock, really satisfied with our trip.|

LAYING THE FIRST STONE OF TTIE DEVONPORT WESLEYAN CHAPEL.

The interest ing ceremony of laying the first si oii(! of the New Weslcyan Chapel took place yesterday at half-past four o'clock. The, pro ceedings opened with a hymn by the audience, a prayer by Mr Lawry. iun., and I he reading of thclßthpsalinbyltcv.lv. J. Williams. Rev. W. Kirk then delivered a brief address full of encouraging words, and called upon ('. J. Stone, Esq., an old friend of the cause, to lay the first stono of the new church, which that gentleman performed in business-like manner. Rev. T. Huddle then en mo forward ami delivered an

address mi the prin-iplesand work of Wesleyan Methodism. He congratulated the people of the North Shove on their prospects in the new church, and said it was ;i far more .pleasing Ri'-rhtaiirl far more profitable to society, fo sco t!ir uprising ol planes of worship, than'theatres and public houses. Mr Buddie {xnve a Bueeinct account of 1 11•; progress i>f Wcslcyanism from the days of John Wesley to thosn'of tlio I lev. Robert Newton. !):■ Beaumont, and to the pre sent time of Punslion. Ho also referred in com plimentary terms to Southey'a Life of "Wesley. ;ui(i quoted the port's culotrics on Hie system. Mr Huddle concluded an excellent address by sayincf thai in the Bible alone was found the religion of Wcplej-an Methodism. The friends then adjourned to an adjacent fen! and partook of an excellent tea. at which about 109 persons sal down. The tables were presided over by Mesrtamcs Kcvev, Hooker, Kinsoj-, Ifsirbeit Hurnetr, Childs. VVclsnian, Green, Kirk, and Miss Douglas. It svas expected that Rev. Mr Itrown would deliver an address, but that frcn tleman wan prevented from doin;? so through indisposition. Mr Hartley is the architect, and MrHarvcy the contractor for the new church, which will cost £125, and bo opened for public worship in March next. As the tea and viands were far larger than demand, the remainder were put up by auctioneer, and the oH lady's can of milk, which she had loft in the tent, was sold also, and when she returned, her can was cnnity, which caused the milk-Tender to exclaim "Oh, what shall I do? I cannot serve my customers with their afternoon allowance." The old lady's grief caused much fun among the visitors who witnessed it.

KLLERSLIE eARDF.XS.-Ti'nn UcsTTi-ne'

FETE.

The thirteenth anniversary of Court City of Auckland, Ancient Order of Foresters, "was celebrated yesterday by a strand fete at Ellerslie winding up with a soiree and ball at the Choral (hill in the eve.nmj*. The brethren of the Court assembled at the Oddfellows Hall, Cook-sireet, shortly before ten o'clock for the purpose of forming into procession. They starter! for the railway Ration at ten o'clock, in 'he following ?>'" einr l , °I" S0111"» H" full Robin I food costume) JJro. !. Holland, secretary Court City of Auck land, and Bros. Codlin andKeesir.tr, Court.Pride ot Oii('!i:i!H'a: Hobson Band ; Banner of the Order: Chief Ranger, Court City of Auckland lirn..Gnrrott, accompanied by Bro. Woodward • Dispensation of the Court; supported by two brothers; Uoyal Standard : O Hirers Court City of Auckland; Past Officers; Brethren of Court City of Auckland; Officers of Court Zcalanrlia; Members of Court Zealandia: Officers of Court Pride of Onehunga : Members ot Court Pride of Onehtuiga : Or!leers of Court Robin Hood,; Panimire; Members of Court Robin Hood : behind all beinc? the District Officers, lhcnnmbor may be roughly estimated at about 200. rhc procession presented a very pay and animated appearance in the march through the city. The brilliant colours of the. flags of various nationalities, combined with the py dressesof the ladies on the side walk con trasted flnely with the fcTcen sashes and apron 3 oi r.lie foresters. Groups of persons stood on verandahs and at other favourable outlook" with the object ol having a clear and uninter rupted view of the procession. Arriving at the railway station, the brethren, with their swect nearts, wives, and families, embarked on n K°±L lrf \ V IC ™°?*k Radons were reached at abort twenty minutes to eleven JJcspUe the attraction-, held on; hy the various wator excursion?, picnics and r H ?h grounds presented a very lively scene « Jut 800 persons having made their way out, Tnis num ber was afterwards increased taf ally 2000 The Knells appeared in K ood trim: although late in ',!,•? P^- sons."iindsnarit too hot ontheopci field a\ ailed themselvesdurin-the day cYthcsplendid opportun ty for a promenade amon- the trees around the mnrbls fountain. OHraanS themselves and their- children with S S ?3St o-vouuas, rounders. French ii "arTd vni Vl^" I,"" S wln * t0 tnekidnness Of Mr SM. 6™^ tho Proprietor, the strawberry gardens were thrown open to the public free and numbera of persons might have, been obi served during the course of the day, craw]£ie on all fours, in search of ripe or.es. Tho sport! which commenced at 11 a.m. evokCd a We amount ot excitement, and the various events were, well contested. Mr. William Trimble and ami IUr CTu <(f T-' Zeftltt°^a) acted and Mr. Alfred King undertook the difficult lffr xlut\ ta s to fhclot of liandicappcr and starter. The Committee consisted of ]Where W. Godwin (Secretary), J. Dompser, aS ottSfc?^ McMatl" l/'F^^Ec^Sed^ 311 -^"0"- Sto^ Reid GSt WaS conflncd to WMteside and Jo^te R 15° y^"—^t heat, Taylor,l; by three yards. Knal 1 [eat: Lublta I, McGinlev lin v'ho Va:3 S:^ With «<»"immtivc coVe by ffi SsSmS? aWay fr°m his ri^sm yaßti?: Sack RACE,Prize £I.—Cutler, 1; Hume * This ' wie'aslli^y S! infinilc »AaSs£ % T r™! U1\ l>l' !COGKi? ( Tl VCI- (substituted for the Ist GonU f- °te Competition). - Jennings and , i -n MrM hifc°side and Jones. 2; 2nd fieat—J and B. Whisker, 1; Dowd and Bycrof" 2. -Final heat Jenniiiffs and (Joult, 1; J. and B. Whisker 2. This was very closely contested ' Second pf' C Prize, £5 ;■ oocona, *1. Great intorest was manifested in his contest, which was the exhibition "vent of achiovoments were displayed. 1 ? X der and H

Fkuoxdly Societies? Cxtp.—UQ yards -—First

winners of the previous heats were allowed tn enter. Dowd. 1; Cutler, 2; Reid, 3. °

Foresters' Race.—2oo yahds. First prize a Gold King; Second Prize, a Forester's Sasl Geo. Jennings, 5 yards, 1; Chas. Bridgford ' yards, 2. Two others started. ' Climbixo the Greasy Pole.—Prize £i Owing to the small number of entries for this event it was left out of the programme. Half-mile Handicap.—First Prize, £8 and sweepstakes of 103 each from acceptors' 2nd Prize. £2, W. .1. Grimes, scratch, l; \, j Hughes, 10 yards, 2 ; James Rycroft, scratch • B* Ellis 15 yards; R. Eagleton, 25 yards, also star ted. This event was eagerly watched. Hughes took it very leisurely at starting, and at half distance the others were up to him. Hero Grimes shot out, and shouts, proclaimed his easy victory, but Hughes was not done with yet He came very strong in the last 300 yards, and was only defeated by five yards.

Hunting the Pre.— Prize, £1. This event was the most laughable during the day. Porker was caught several times, but not by the tail He was finally run in by J. Plowman, but how ho held the animal by the tail is difficult to omprehend.

LORNE-STREET HALL,

There was a large assemblage last evening in Lornc-strect Hall, and the proceedings were satisfactory. The programme, thoughton^ wag pleasant throughout, including many gems of song and minstrelsy. The band performed several selections, and in first part the following songs were sung:—"l'm waiting my Darllni,'" Mr "W. Doran; "Katty Dean-" Mr D. Bertie '• Beautiful Dreamer," Mr 11. Chapman; "Susan Jane," Mr \V. Singer ; "Xellic Ray," Mr Sccats concluding with "Scenes from the Circus "by the company. The second part embraced' the comic element, viz., the clog dance by Mr Heigh ten, and a number of comic melodies by Messrs Chapman, Bertie and Rice, and W. Doran. " The Girl I love to "VV'oo,' by Bertie and Rice, attracted general admiration. The laughable farce ■' School," represented by Messrs Singer, Cole man, Ward, and others, was highly amusing and provoked great fun. The whole concluded ji\ the usual manner with a quadrille party.

STOKES'POINT.

Stokes' Point was the rendezvous of a lar^e picnic party got up by some of tho leadih" members of the United Methodist Free Church The Itev. Mr. Hodgson attended, and for the day unbent his mind to the social demands made upon him by the young people. Everything went off well., and a highly enjoyable day was spent.

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS.— Yesterday.

(Before G. M. Mitford, Esq. (chairman) and P. A. Philips, and G. B. Owen' Esqs., Justices of the Peace.) DKtT-XKARDS. William Watson, Charles Johnston, and Robert Morass, were fined ss. William Regan 10s, and Joseph Robinson 20s, and George Smith forfeited his bail. HUMAN ERRORS. Thomas Baker appeared in defence of his dog " Snap," charged with biting Thomas Condon, of Richmond-street. The particulars of the case having been stated the Bench dismissed the case. Henry Wincheombe*, for depasturing his horse in Chajiel-street, was fined Is. and costs. James Gamble, for obstructing the path in O'Conncll-street, was fined 55., with Court and witnesses' costs, £1 ss. Samuel C. Brown, for leaving his horse and cart unattended in Queen-street, was subjected to a penalty of ss. and costs 6s. fid. William Brown, for permitting his horse to be at large in Hobson-street, was fined 2s. fid., costs fis. Gd. Ernest Burton, for driving a horse and cart without the owner's name on the cart, was fined 2s. 6'd., costs Gs. Gd. ASSAULT. William Olson was charged with assault ing John W. Elith, on board the Jessie Osborne. The case having been proved against the prisoner, he was subjected (o a fine of Is and costs, and to be bound in his own recognizance in a bond of £5, to keep the peace for three months. POLICE COURT.—This Day. (Pefore W. J. Hurst, Esq., (Mayor.) His Worship, the Mayor, on taking up the sheet observed that there was only one remanded case upon the list, and no case for to-day, and, addressing Sub-Inspector Pardy, said that at this season of .ihc year, it was a most gratifying evidence %iat the people hadenjoyed Christmas in a temper ate and wise manner, and he hoped that the clean sheet of to-day might be taken as an index to a better state of things during the coming year. A SAD SPECTACLE. Mary McMamis, a young gril of IS, who had recently concluded eighteen month's in Mount Eden, was brought in (on remand) charged with being an habitual drunkard, having no lawful means, &c. The girl smiled and pleaded guilty. His worship was sorry to see one so young in such a position, but in the hope that she would consider her ways.and amend her ourse of life, he was disposed to be lenient towards her.

Fined 20s. or one month's imprisonment. This was all the business.

Two Boys Drowned in the Manukau.

Two boys were drowned in the Manukaa on Chiistmas Day—William O'Neill aged 14, .son of Harry O'Neill, and Alfred Cold ham, aged (5 years, son of George Coldham. The boys had gone by the p.s. Ore'gari in the morniug with excursionists down the Manukait, and landed at Paupunga, near Comwallis, with others, the steamer going further down to Awitu. One of the steamer's dingeys had been left on the beach nt Cornwallis, secured with a Imig painter. The boys were warned by the mate of thn steamer not to interfere with the dingy, but-after bathing, they unfas tened the dingy, and took it out some distance. The "dingy-got into the current when O'Neill jumped out of it to swim ashore, leaving Coldham in the dingy, who jumped out from it and was drowned. O'Neill did not succeed in getting ashore on account of the undercurrent. George Coldham. another boy, ran and told O'Neill's father, who was on the hill at the time of the occurrence. Mr. Coldham hastened to the rescue and dived, but was too late to recover the body of his son. On the steamer returning others dived, but the current was too strong. The parents were much grieved. * Sharks were seen by the passengers from the steamer.

RECOVERY OF ONE OF THE BODIES.

We learn that yesterday morning Mr- O'Neill went in the Oregon to the spot where the two boys were last seen. On landing on the beach, the first, object that met Mr. O'Neill's sight was the corpse of his poor drowned 'son. The body was brought by steamer to Onehunga to-day.

MRS BURN'S SCHOOL, OTAHUHU.

' A private school, conducted by Mis Bums in Otahuhu, was examined by the Rev. >, W. J. Watkin on Friday the 22nd hut The number of pupils is about 20; ageS) from 13 to 5. The examination of the Ist class was conducted in English compo sition and grammar, Latin and (*££?~ derivatives, physical and general peoM r!tjjp*.\ and arithmetic, The girls acquitted vjataJ selves well. The younger childrc;^**/ denced the care that is taken to make theni understand what is taught them, their writing and spelling being praiseworthy. Three chapters in English history were most correctly rendered by the whole school, excepting the youngest class. A lessott in Scripture upon the life of Christ was part of the programme, all showing their interest in it by their intelligent answers. After tea with their teacher and some adult I frionds, and a little amusement, the pupi's A separated for the vacation, which will Ift§* , , _.w.i.

THE EVENING STAK, - DECEMBER 27, 1876.



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